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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLCvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC
CitizenSeries 8 880 GMT Black DLC
MSRP $1,995
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC41mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC50h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC$1,995
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9054
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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