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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 39

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Nereide Aureo 39200m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42.6mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$1,000

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

The Venezianico Nereide is praised for its handsome design and good value, featuring a tungsten bezel insert and a sparkling aventurine dial. Owners note the optical glass bezel offers less glare than ceramic. The stock rubber strap is described as stiff, and the Canova bracelet lacks a half-link for fine adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers good case finishing for its price point, making it a compelling entry-level mechanical diver-style watch.

From video reviewers

The 24k gold dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is a potential drawback. Reviewers disagree on whether the unique design and features justify the price point.

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