Which is cheaper, the Citizen Series 8 890 or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

At MSRP the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $1,395 for the Citizen Series 8 890 — a $796 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Series 8 890 or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Citizen Series 8 890 wears larger at 42.6mm versus 40mm for the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono — a 2.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Series 8 890 or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Citizen Series 8 890 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono.

What movement does the Citizen Series 8 890 run compared to the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Citizen Series 8 890 runs a automatic caliber (9051), while the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Citizen Series 8 890vsStraton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

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Citizen Series 8 890

NB6060

MSRP $1,395

Straton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

straton-syncro-mkii-mechanical-chrono

MSRP $599

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17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Series 8 89042.6mm

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono40mm

Power Reserve

Series 8 89042h

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono—

Water Resistance

Series 8 890200m

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono100m

MSRP

Series 8 890$1,395

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

Dial Color

Grey

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

9051

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,395

$599

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