Seiko Presage Style 60's GMTvsCitizen Series 8 870 Mechanical
Seiko Presage Style 60's GMT
4R34, 41 h, Hardlex, 50 m, 40.8 mm
€600–660
Citizen Series 8 870 Mechanical
0950, 50 h, sapphire, 100 m, 40 mm
€880–950
The differences
- The Presage Style 60's GMT costs about €285 less than the Series 8 870 Mechanical, going by the indicative price band.
- The Presage Style 60's GMT uses the 4R34 movement (Seiko) and the Series 8 870 Mechanical the 0950 (Citizen).
- The Series 8 870 Mechanical has 9 h more power reserve: 50 h against 41 h.
- The Series 8 870 Mechanical has a sapphire crystal and the Presage Style 60's GMT a Hardlex crystal. Sapphire scratches far less.
- The Series 8 870 Mechanical is water resistant to 100 m and the Presage Style 60's GMT to 50 m.
- The Series 8 870 Mechanical is more compact: 40 mm across and — lug-to-lug, against 40.8 mm and 47 mm for the Presage Style 60's GMT.
- The Series 8 870 Mechanical is 1.3 mm thinner (11.7 mm against 13 mm) and slips under a shirt cuff more easily.
Choose the Series 8 870 Mechanical
If you want more power reserve, you prefer a sapphire crystal and you have a slim wrist.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Seiko Presage Style 60's GMT | Citizen Series 8 870 Mechanical |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €600–660 | €880–950 |
| Movement | 4R34 | 0950 |
| Power reserve | 41 h | 50 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 28,800 bph |
| Crystal | Hardlex | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Diameter | 40.8 mm | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 13 mm | 11.7 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 47 mm | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | No |
| Strap or bracelet | Leather strap | Integrated 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 Presage Style 60's GMT or the Series 8 870 Mechanical?
The Citizen Series 8 870 Mechanical, with 50 h against 41 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Seiko Presage Style 60's GMT, with an indicative price band of €600–660 against €880–950. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
The Citizen Series 8 870 Mechanical, water resistant to 100 m against 50 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.