Citizen Series 8 870 MechanicalvsCitizen Series 8 880 GMT
Citizen Series 8 870 Mechanical
0950, 50 h, sapphire, 100 m, 40 mm
€880–950
Citizen Series 8 880 GMT
9054, 50 h, sapphire, 100 m, 41 mm
€1,200–1,290
The differences
- The Series 8 870 Mechanical costs about €330 less than the Series 8 880 GMT, going by the indicative price band.
- The Series 8 870 Mechanical uses the 0950 movement (Citizen) and the Series 8 880 GMT the 9054 (Citizen).
- The Series 8 870 Mechanical is more compact: 40 mm across and — lug-to-lug, against 41 mm and — for the Series 8 880 GMT.
Choose the Series 8 870 Mechanical
If you want to spend less and you have a slim wrist.
Choose the Series 8 880 GMT
If you prefer its design: on the key figures they are very close.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Citizen Series 8 870 Mechanical | Citizen Series 8 880 GMT |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €880–950 | €1,200–1,290 |
| Movement | 0950 | 9054 |
| Power reserve | 50 h | 50 h |
| Beat rate | 28,800 bph | 28,800 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Diameter | 40 mm | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 11.7 mm | — |
| Lug-to-lug | — | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | No |
| Strap or bracelet | Integrated steel bracelet | Steel bracelet |
| Brand origin | Japan | Japan |
| See price on AmazonSee specs | See price on AmazonSee specs |
In red, the best figure in each row. Manufacturer data.
Frequently asked questions
Which has more power reserve, the Series 8 870 Mechanical or the Series 8 880 GMT?
Both have 50 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Citizen Series 8 870 Mechanical, with an indicative price band of €880–950 against €1,200–1,290. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
Both are water resistant to 100 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Citizen Series 8 870 Mechanical, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.