Which is cheaper, the Citizen Series 8 890 or the Sheffield 1A?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $1,395 for the Citizen Series 8 890 — a $1,172 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Series 8 890 or the Sheffield 1A?

The Citizen Series 8 890 wears larger at 42.6mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A — a 2.6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Citizen Series 8 890 run compared to the Sheffield 1A?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Series 8 890 uses the 9051 and the Sheffield 1A uses the Seiko NH35A.

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Citizen Series 8 890vsSheffield 1A

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Citizen Series 8 890

NB6060

MSRP $1,395

Sheffield 1A

diver-1a-40mm-white

MSRP $223

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Series 8 89042.6mm

1A40mm

Power Reserve

Series 8 89042h

1A—

Water Resistance

Series 8 890200m

1A200m

MSRP

Series 8 890$1,395

1A$223

Full specifications

Case

2 specs

Diameter

42.6mm

40mm

Thickness

12mm

12.8mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Grey

White/Blue

Lume

None

Swiss blue lume

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9051

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

42h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,395

$223

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