Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-TonevsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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Measurements
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Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone

Fleuss GMT
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m
highest
Power Reserve
50h
n/a
MSRP
$1,595
$299
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9054
Seiko NH34
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone is praised for its unique gold-tone bracelet with dual finishes and a gradient dial reminiscent of city lights. Reviewers note its 41mm case with short lugs and a chunky, angular silhouette, along with 100 meters of water resistance. The GMT bezel operates silently and clicks hourly, and the lume is considered good. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size too large, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, a drawback at its price point. The watch uses the Miyota 9054 automatic GMT movement with a local-jumping hour hand. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone for its distinctive aesthetic and GMT functionality, despite some minor bracelet limitations.
Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable, light wearability, especially considering its affordable price point, highlighting its textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating as stunning features. However, the watch faces criticism for its large 43mm case size, with some describing it as a "hockey puck," and a "jingly jangly" Beads of Rice bracelet with a pressed clasp, which is considered not finely finished. Some users also noted the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value, particularly when found on discount.
The Spinnaker Fleuss GMT's Seiko NH34 movement is a recurring positive point. Reviewers also noted the watch's attractive colorways and comfortable wear. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.
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