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Citizen Series 8 880vsPhoibos Leviathan

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Series 8 880
CitizenSeries 8 880
MSRP $1,695
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 88041mm
Leviathan40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 88050h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 880100m
Leviathan200m
MSRP
Series 8 880$1,695
Leviathan$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9054
SII NH35
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Series 8 880

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's killer case, bracelet, and textured dial, with some noting its muscular, angular design and compelling two-tone ion plating. The true GMT movement is considered technically solid, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, some find the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT a tad bulky or chunky, and its stated accuracy of -10/+20 seconds per day is a broad bandwidth. A reviewer flagged a simplistic typeface on the bezel's 24-hour scale and a mismatched white date wheel, while the pin-and-collar bracelet system and lack of micro-adjustment were noted as tedious. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT highly for its robust travel watch features and striking design elements.

Phoibos Leviathan

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Leviathan for its excellent value, superb case finishing, and generous lume. The watch is described as visually striking, legible, and well-made, with a unique case design, sapphire crystal, and a comfortable FKM strap or excellent bracelet with a milled clasp and quick adjustments. Some owners note the bezel's staggered jimping can cause fingers to slip, and the beveled crystal can distort the view of indices. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting losing 5-10 seconds per day without a winder, while others state it keeps accurate time out of the box. The watch is frequently described as heavy and thick, with some owners finding it too large for wrists smaller than 7.5 inches, although newer models feature an improved clasp for better comfort and functionality. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its striking design and impressive finishing at an accessible price point.

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