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Citizen introduced the Series 8 in 2008 for the Japanese market, and it was not launched globally until later, in 2021.

The Series 8 is one of Citizen’s most refined mechanical collections, featuring distinctive case shapes, detailed dial finishing, and a strong presence on the wrist. The number “8” was chosen as a symbol of the infinite (∞) possibilities of Citizen’s craftsmanship.

It is powered by the in house manufactured Caliber 9051. The movement is resistant to magnetic fields up to 16,000 A/m, making it much less susceptible to smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other everyday electronics. That is a major advantage over many standard automatic movements.

The H-link bracelet is beautifully finished and extremely comfortable on the wrist. The new clasp is very well executed. I find it to be very accurate, and in my opinion, it is one of the best watches you can get for under €1000.

San Martin 👌🏽 Master piece

San Martin SN0116-G | Japanese NH34 GMT automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve | Bidirectional ceramic bezel with fully lumed markings | Screw-down crown | 100m water resistance | Sapphire crystal with AR coating | 39.5mm case, 12.5mm thick, 46.5mm lug-to-lug | 316L stainless steel Beads of Rice bracelet | On-the-fly adjustable clasp.

The bracelet on this San Martin has incredibly well made links. They feel solid, comfortable, and of outstanding quality

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After wearing the Thorn for a few days, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by its lightweight 93 gram titanium construction.

The watch is very well finished, with no sharp edges or rough spots anywhere.

The new tool free bracelet adjustment system is impressive! The outer links feature a spring-loaded mechanism that allows you to remove or add links with ease. It's incredibly simple anyone can do it.

The ceramic bezel has a satisfying unidirectional click action. My only minor criticism is that there is a slight amount of play when you try to move it in the opposite direction. It doesn't bother me personally, but it's worth mentioning.

I would have loved to see an on-the-fly (OTF) adjustable clasp, but with four micro-adjustment positions, you'll have no trouble achieving a comfortable fit.

And just look at Thorn's lume it's phenomenal 🤩

Even after spending a long time in the dark, it remains bright and highly legible.