Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-TonevsSeiko Seiko 5 Sports Field series
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Measurements
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Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone
Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Diameter
41mm
39.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.9mm
Thickness
n/a
13.6mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
50h
highest
41h
MSRP
$1,595
$450
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9054
Seiko 4R34
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
3 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.
The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its accessible explorer watch design and decent fit and finish for its price point. Reviewers note the inclusion of a caller GMT complication powered by the 4R34 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko 5 Sports Field series a compelling option for its explorer aesthetic and GMT functionality at an accessible price.
The prominent five-sided GMT hand enhances legibility and adds a sophisticated aesthetic to the watch. The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers similar functionality to the Explorer 2 at a lower price, making it a valuable option. Reviewers disagree on whether it's a missed opportunity for Seiko to release this model first, with one reviewer implying it would have been a more logical addition to their lineup.
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