Which is cheaper, the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights or the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $1,495 for the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights — a $1,120 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights or the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)?

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights wears larger at 42.6mm versus 42mm for the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) — a 0.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights or the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)?

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights or the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)?

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red).

What movement does the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights run compared to the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights uses the 9051 and the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsSpinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

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

Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights

NB6062

MSRP $1,495

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

hull-california-automatic-popeye-sailors-and-sweethearts-limited-edition-olive-oyl-red-sp-5169-02

MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm

Power Reserve

Series 8 890 City Lights42h

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h

Water Resistance

Series 8 890 City Lights200m

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m

MSRP

Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Champagne

Olive Oyl Red

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9051

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,495

$375

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Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights features a geometric dial inspired by skyscraper shadows, with the silver model noted for its versatility. The watch is housed in a 40.1mm octagonal case with brushed and polished finishes, and uses the Miyota 9051 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the unique dial design as a key appeal of the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights.

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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet at its price point.

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