Citizen Series 8 870 MechanicalvsMido Multifort TV Big Date
Citizen Series 8 870 Mechanical
0950, 50 h, sapphire, 100 m, 40 mm
€880–950
Mido Multifort TV Big Date
Caliber 80, 80 h, sapphire, 100 m, 40 mm
€1,130–1,210
The differences
- The Series 8 870 Mechanical costs about €255 less than the Multifort TV Big Date, going by the indicative price band.
- The Series 8 870 Mechanical uses the 0950 movement (Citizen) and the Multifort TV Big Date the Caliber 80 (ETA, Powermatic 80 base).
- The Multifort TV Big Date has 30 h more power reserve: 80 h against 50 h. It survives a weekend off the wrist.
- They are almost the same size: the Series 8 870 Mechanical measures 40 mm across and — lug-to-lug and the Multifort TV Big Date 40 mm across and — lug-to-lug.
- The Series 8 870 Mechanical comes from a Japanese brand and the Multifort TV Big Date from a Swiss brand.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Citizen Series 8 870 Mechanical | Mido Multifort TV Big Date |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €880–950 | €1,130–1,210 |
| Movement | 0950 | Caliber 80 |
| Power reserve | 50 h | 80 h |
| Beat rate | 28,800 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Diameter | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 11.7 mm | 11.5 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | — | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | No |
| Strap or bracelet | Integrated steel bracelet | Rubber strap |
| Brand origin | Japan | Switzerland |
| 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 Multifort TV Big Date?
The Mido Multifort TV Big Date, with 80 h against 50 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Citizen Series 8 870 Mechanical, with an indicative price band of €880–950 against €1,130–1,210. 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.