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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42.6mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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