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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsVario Futurist

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42.6mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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