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Citizen Series 8 890vsZelos Great White 43

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
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 89042.6mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 89042h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890200m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Series 8 890$1,395
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.6mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Blue

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$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).

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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