Excellence in Motion: Navigating the Citizen Series 8 Collection

TheCitizen Series 8 Collection stands as a testament to the brand's mastery of mechanical watchmaking, offering premium timepieces that balance innovation with heritage. With distinctive design elements inspired by Tokyo's night skyline and traditional Japanese motifs, these watches deliver exceptional value in the luxury watch market.

Series 8 Collection Overview

The Series 8 Collection comprises five distinct ranges, 890 Series, 880 Series, 870 Series, 830 Series, and 831 Series,  each with its own character yet united by Citizen's commitment to precision engineering. What sets the Series 8 Collection apart is the incorporation of in-house developed mechanical movements with enhanced magnetic resistance (16,000 A/m), allowing you to use smartphones and other devices without compromising accuracy.

Citizen Series 8 Comparison 

The 890 Series

The 890 Series makes an immediate impression with its bold presence. At 42.6mm with a case thickness of 11.7mm, it's designed for those who appreciate a substantial timepiece that maintains excellent wearability.

Best For

The890 Series is ideal for active individuals and water enthusiasts, being the only Series 8 range with exceptional 20 bar water resistance, making it suitable for serious swimming and water sports. Its bi-directional inner bezel, controlled by the crown at 2 o'clock, adds both functionality and visual interest.

Design and Performance

The dial showcases an enlarged version of the Series 8 signature pattern, an abstract interpretation of Tokyo's nightscape layered over a traditional Japanese checkerboard motif symbolising prosperity.

Powered by the Calibre 9051 automatic movement with manual winding capability, the 890 Series delivers reliable performance with approximately 42 hours of power reserve and accuracy of -10/+20 seconds per day. The movement can be admired through the transparent case back.

 

The 880 Series

The880 Series features a slightly more refined profile at 41mm with a 13.5mm case thickness, while maintaining a sporty character with its bi-directional bezel providing a tactile clicking sensation.

Best For

The 880 Series is perfect for frequent travellers and international professionals, featuring a dedicated GMT hand with an orange tip for exceptional legibility. This makes it the only Series 8 range capable of tracking multiple time zones simultaneously.

Design and Performance

The case construction is particularly noteworthy, featuring a four-part assembly that accentuates different finishes on various facets. The dial continues the Series 8 signature pattern with the addition of the GMT function.

At the heart of the 880 Series is the Calibre 9054, which adds GMT functionality while also boosting power reserve to approximately 50 hours. With 10 bar water resistance, the 880 Series remains suitable for swimming and snorkelling.

 

The 870 Series

The870 Series takes a bold approach with its two-piece bezel featuring fine mirror and hairline finishes that change appearance depending on how they catch the light. At 40.8mm with a thickness of 10.9-11.3mm, it strikes an excellent balance between presence and comfort.

Best For

The 870 Series is ideal for precision enthusiasts and horological purists, housing Citizen's premium Calibre 0950 movement, which delivers enhanced accuracy of -5/+10 seconds per day, representing the highest performance specifications in the Series 8 Collection.

Design and Performance

This range embraces a "less is more" philosophy, with a deliberately plain dial design that allows the bold indices and chunky hands to stand out. The result is a watch that embodies modern, sporty design that's simple yet powerful.

With approximately 50 hours of power reserve and 10 bar water resistance, the 870 Series delivers exceptional value for those who appreciate mechanical precision.

The 831 Mechanical Series

The831 Series is the most accessible entry point into the Series 8 collection, with a sleek 40mm case and a thickness of just 10.1-10.6mm. Its octagonal case shape without classic lugs gives a sportier impression than its modest dimensions might suggest.

Best For

The 831 is ideal for new collectors and those seeking everyday versatility, offering the most approachable introduction to the Series 8 collection while combining exceptional value with the core Series 8 design language and technical features.

Design and Performance

This model blends practicality with style, featuring a supremely easy-to-read dial with detailed minute markers that track the smooth sweep of the second hand to accentuate the mechanical character of the watch.

The 831 is powered by the Calibre 9051, offering automatic winding with manual capability, an accuracy of -10/+20 seconds per day, and approximately 42 hours of power reserve.

With 10 bar water resistance and various dial colours and strap options, the 831 range maintains the practical versatility expected from the Series 8 collection.

The 830 Series

The830 Series embodies a sporty yet sophisticated character with its sharp, angular case design that carries a subtle 1970s inspiration. At 40mm with a case thickness of 11.7mm, it presents a compact profile on the wrist while making a powerful impression.

Best For

The 830 Series is perfect for those seeking a distinctive Japanese sports watch aesthetic, featuring a mesmerising multilayered dial. Three materials, mother of pearl, metal, and metal mesh, are combined to create an aurora-like glow that changes dramatically depending on lighting conditions.

Design and Performance

The case features brushed flat surfaces and polished facets that animate the watch, while the partially integrated bracelet matches the finishing of the case, creating a cohesive design that's unmistakably Japanese in its execution.

The 830 Series houses the premium Calibre 0950 movement, delivering the same enhanced accuracy as the 870 Series with -5/+10 seconds per day and approximately 50 hours of power reserve.

With 10 bar water resistance, the 830 Series models are designed as capable daily watches that combine sporty performance with distinctive aesthetics.

Finding Your Perfect Series 8

When selecting your Series 8 timepiece, consider both your lifestyle and physical preferences:

Activity Level: From the water-ready 890 Series (20 bar) to the versatile 831 Series, choose based on your daily activities.

Travel Habits: Frequent flyers will benefit from the 880 Series' GMT functionality.

Aesthetic Preference: Whether you prefer the distinctive multilayered dial of the 830 Series or the minimalist approach of the 870 Series, there's a Series 8 design for every taste.

Wrist Size: The 831, 830, and 870 Series (40-40.8mm) suit smaller wrists, while the 890 Series (42.6mm) offers a more substantial presence.

Budget: With options from AUD $1,499 to $3,499, there's a Series 8 model at various price points without compromising on quality.

Better Starts Now With Series 8

The Citizen Series 8 Collection represents a bold statement in the premium mechanical watch segment, offering exceptional craftsmanship, distinctive design, and technical innovation at competitive price points. Each range within the collection maintains Citizen's commitment to precision while offering unique characteristics for different wearers.

Browse ourSeries 8 Collection today and discover a watch that combines Japanese heritage with forward-thinking innovation. Your journey to timeless style and uncompromising quality starts now.