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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsMarathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Jeep Rubicon GSAR
MarathonJeep Rubicon GSAR
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Jeep Rubicon GSAR41mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Jeep Rubicon GSAR40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Jeep Rubicon GSAR300m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Jeep Rubicon GSAR$2,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42.6mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$2,100

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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.

Marathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR

The Marathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR is widely praised as a rugged, high-quality tool watch that successfully blends Jeep branding with Marathon's functional heritage, featuring a unique dial with tritium illumination and an automatic Sellita SW200-1 movement. Owners appreciate its satisfying bezel action and durable build, making it a reliable daily wear that pairs well with Jeep's rugged image. However, some find the Jeep logo to be corporate and out of place with Marathon's austere design ethos, while one owner notes that second-hand examples can show wear on the bezel. The watch is priced at $1,500 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR highly for its robust construction and distinctive tritium lume, which are considered its strongest assets.

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