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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsMaen Manhattan 40

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Manhattan 4040mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Manhattan 4040h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Manhattan 40100m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Manhattan 40$799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
M3.1.1

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$799

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What people say

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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.

Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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