Citizen Series 8 880 GMT
The Citizen Series 8 880 GMT is a modern mechanical travel watch collection that bridges Citizen's high-end and affordable lines. The series features a distinctive, angular case design with a mix of finishes, a dial pattern inspired by the Tokyo skyline, and a 'true' GMT caliber for independent local time adjustment.
- 41mm stainless steel case
- 13.54mm thickness
- 47mm lug-to-lug
- Citizen caliber 9054 automatic GMT movement
- 50-hour power reserve
- 100 meters water resistance
- Price: €1,225
The case design is modern and angular, featuring a mix of brushed and polished parts, with lugs transitioning into a wider part resembling the ears of a Nautilus, offering a distinct look from Rolex GMT-Master-inspired designs.
The bidirectional bezel features a 24-hour GMT scale with modern typography, and two reviewed models featured blue-and-black or blue-and-white inserts paired with black or blue dials, respectively.
Dials have a pattern inspired by the Tokyo skyline, creating an abstract resemblance to high-rise buildings, and feature large applied markers with luminous elements that align with the bezel numerals.
The GMT hand is orange-tipped, contrasting on the blue dial version and blending in on the black dial version, with corresponding date discs (black on black dial, white on blue dial).
The in-house caliber 9054 is a flyer-style GMT, allowing the local hour hand to be adjusted in one-hour increments.
The watch is presented as an affordable GMT option, competing with micro brands that often use the Miyota 9075 caliber.
