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Citizen Series 8 890vsHenry Archer Vesterhav

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Series 8 890
CitizenSeries 8 890
MSRP $1,395
Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 89042.6mm
Vesterhav40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 89042h
Vesterhav40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890200m
Vesterhav200m
MSRP
Series 8 890$1,395
Vesterhav$4,599

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$4,599

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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).

Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

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