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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsTudor Black Bay

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Black Bay
TudorBlack Bay
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.

Tudor Black Bay

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay for its comfortable wearability, robust build, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with specific mentions of its satisfying winding feel and sturdy bezel action. Reviewers highlight the 39mm Black Bay 58's comfortable size and thinness, while others note the 41mm Master Chronometer's reliable timekeeping and magnetic resistance. Some owners find the GMT hand difficult to distinguish in low light. A recurring point of contention across multiple sources is the lack of on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet, though some find aftermarket solutions adequate. One owner reported the watch losing two minutes a day after six years, requiring a service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay highly for its blend of vintage charm, modern robustness, and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified accuracy of the movement is a notable strength. The 14.7mm to 14.8mm thickness is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers are divided on whether the newer models represent a departure from the Black Bay's heritage design.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Black Bay41mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Black Bay70h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Black Bay200m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Black Bay

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42.6mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
MT5602
Power Reserve
42h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
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