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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42.6mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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