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Citizen Series 8 890vsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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Hass Automatic
SpinnakerHass Automatic
MSRP $445
What people say

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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).

Spinnaker Hass Automatic

The Spinnaker Hass Automatic is a 43mm watch featuring an NH35 movement and sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting its beautiful dial. Some find Spinnaker watches, including this model, to be on the thicker side, with one owner describing the Hass X MCS Blue Fade variant as comically large and chunky. The Spinnaker Hass Automatic was offered at $445 USD as part of a special collection with customized elements, and a limited edition of 200 pieces was also available for $195 shipped. On balance, owners and reviewers note the attractive dial as a key positive, though some express reservations about the watch's thickness.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 89042.6mm
Hass Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 89042h
Hass Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890200m
Hass Automatic300m
MSRP
Series 8 890$1,395
Hass Automatic$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.6mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Flying Dutchman

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$445
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