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Citizen Series 8 890vsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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

Series 8 890
CitizenSeries 8 890
MSRP $1,395
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 89042.6mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 89042h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890200m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Series 8 890$1,395
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Orange

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9051
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$3,520

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen Series 8 890

The Citizen Series 8 890 is praised for its robust build, 200 meters of water resistance without a screw-down crown, and excellent case finishing for its price. Reviewers note the smooth action of its internal bezel, though one suggests the knurling could be more pronounced for better grip. It utilizes the caliber 9051 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve, which often performs better than Citizen's stated -10/+20 seconds per day. The watch's design is noted as borrowing from popular luxury sports watches, and its lug-to-lug measurement can make it wear large. Overall, reviewers find the Citizen Series 8 890 a compelling and robust sports watch, particularly for its finishing and water resistance capabilities.

From video reviewers

Advanced finishing techniques on the 42.6mm octagonal silver-tone stainless steel case showcase durability and elegance. The watch's textured blue dial may not appeal to everyone's taste. Reviewers disagree on whether the Citizen Series 8 890's movement (Caliber 9051) is a strong point due to differing comparisons (Grand Seiko vs. AP Royal Oak).

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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