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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,700
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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC as a beautiful, classy dress watch with deep brand heritage, suitable for special occasions. One owner noted the stock strap appears narrow due to the lug design, making spring bars visible. The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC reissue is considered a fantastic deal at $700, especially after a recent official Longines service and dial replacement, presenting it as a like-new watch. However, its lack of patina may disappoint collectors who value "character" from wear and scratches. Overall, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
42.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Champagne
Brown
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
9051
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$2,700
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