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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsHELM Togiak Expedition

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Togiak Expedition
HELMTogiak Expedition
MSRP $340

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Togiak Expedition42mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Togiak Expedition40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Togiak Expedition200m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Togiak Expedition$340

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
42.6mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9051
Seiko Instruments NH36
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$340

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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.

HELM Togiak Expedition

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Expedition for its utilitarian design, matte black dial, distinctive handset, and excellent lume. The watch is noted for offering good value and is ISO 6425 tested to 200m water resistance. Some owners find the size and weight may not suit smaller wrists, and the included bracelet and NATO strap are considered uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition highly for its well-executed design and value proposition.

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