Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-TonevsMarathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR

The gold-tone Citizen Series 8 880 GMT features a "Root Beer"-like color scheme with a gradient white-to-black dial and gold accents, inspired by the Tokyo skyline. Reviewers note its chunky, angular case silhouette with short lugs and a bracelet with two shades of ion-plated gold. The bidirectional bezel has a serrated edge and clicks hourly, featuring a blue and black 24-hour scale. It offers GMT functionality with an independently jumping local hour hand and 100 meters of water resistance, powered by the Citizen 9054 automatic GMT movement. Lume is described as good but not as intense as a dive watch. At its price point, the pin-and-collar bracelet system lacking micro-adjustments is flagged as a drawback. Overall, reviewers highlight the unique color scheme and GMT functionality as key features of the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone.

Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR owners praise its toughness and 41mm size for a 7" wrist, noting the sapphire crystal remains nearly flawless after a decade of near-daily wear and abuse. Tritium lume is still acceptable in darkness, and the bezel, though missing its 0-mark triangle, remains tight and clicks solidly. The watch features a steel case water-resistant to 300 meters, a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, and dual branding that de-emphasizes Marathon. Overall, owners rate the Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR highly for its exceptional durability and practical size.