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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799
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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
42.6mm
40mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$799
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