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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLCvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC
CitizenSeries 8 880 GMT Black DLC
MSRP $1,995
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC41mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC50h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC$1,995
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9054
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$428

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What people say

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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC

Owners and reviewers praise the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC for its robust build, original angular design, and textured dial reminiscent of Tokyo skyscrapers. The flyer GMT complication, 100m water resistance, and integrated bracelet are highlighted as strong travel watch features. Some owners find the 40mm or 41mm case size well-weighted and magical, while others note it might be a tad bulky. Criticisms consistently point to the pin-and-collar bracelet system and the lack of micro-adjustment, with one owner finding minute indices less clear. The price is considered fair, ranging from EUR 1,195 to $1,695. Overall, the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC is regarded as a strong debut with a sensible design for travelers and those appreciating its aesthetic.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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