Citizen Series 8 890

Specifications

From the research, with the sources for each group of facts. Unknown means no source confirmed it.

Will it fit?

The research didn’t find a sourced lug-to-lug length for this watch, so the fit can’t be estimated here. If you can measure one, try it in the wrist-fit tool.

What the research found

These are the research’s judgments, scored against Holden’s priorities, not his own words.

Strengths

• Serious spec sheet: 200 m WR, 16,000 A/m antimagnetic, sapphire both sides, 28,800 vph cal. 9051 at -10/+20 s/d [1]
• Distinctive octagonal integrated design with textured gray dial and inner dive bezel [1][4]
• Series8 finishing praised across family reviews as above its price class [2][8]
• Deep street discounts: ~$860–1,000 against $1,545 MSRP [5][7]

Weaknesses

• 42.6 mm octagonal integrated case is large; thickness and lug-to-lug unpublished
• 15 mm end width = bracelet-captive; strap flexibility near zero [1]

Research scores, 0 to 10

Also on Holden’s list

Other everyday / sport watches on his list.

• Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 4200H/222J-B935
• King Seiko VANAC Evening Twilight SLA083 SLA083J1
• Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding 41mm 4520V/210A-B128
• Rolex Land-Dweller 40 White Rolesor 127334-0001
• Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model WSSA0018