There is a certain Japanese watchmaker known for dropping simple dial layouts over ornately glittering monochromatic textures, placed in perfectly polished angular steel cases.
If Citizen isn’t the brand that came to mind, it should be.
Take a look at the new Series 8 831 for evidence. The simple yet refined case frames a geometric light blue dial that emulates the surface of a swimming pool on a sunny day.
Citizen’s Series 8 consists of mid-tier modern sports watches with luxury looks and high-end performance but price tags under $2,000. It provides more attainable alternatives to brands like Grand Seiko and Audemars Piguet without sacrificing too much quality.
Without that information, you might guess that the new Series 8 831 is priced between $4,000 and $6,000. In both looks and performance, it stands toe-to-toe with watches from that luxury tier.