Which is cheaper, the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

At MSRP the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,995 for the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC — a $1,445 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical wears larger at 43mm versus 41mm for the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical.

What movement does the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC run compared to the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC runs a automatic caliber (9054), while the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLCvsHemel Sky Racer Mechanical

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC

NB6036

MSRP $1,995

Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical

HF37MNB

MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC41mm

Sky Racer Mechanical43mm

Power Reserve

Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC50h

Sky Racer Mechanical40h

Water Resistance

Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC100m

Sky Racer Mechanical50m

MSRP

Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC$1,995

Sky Racer Mechanical$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9054

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

50h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,995

$550

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