Which is cheaper, the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $498, against $1,495 for the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights — a $997 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights wears larger at 42.6mm versus 40mm for the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic — a 2.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights is rated to 200m versus 150m for the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic.

What movement does the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights uses the 9051 and the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights

NB6062

MSRP $1,495

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

22-SWA-003-LR3-CAM

MSRP $498

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Series 8 890 City Lights42h

Skindiver WT Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Series 8 890 City Lights200m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Champagne

Steel

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9051

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,495

$498

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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.

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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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