Description

The Citizen Series 8 880 GMT NB6035-55H (popularly known among watch collectors and horological enthusiasts by its series nicknames, the "Series 8 GMT", "The Seasons Winter", or "Winter GMT") is a limited-edition Swiss-inspired mechanical traveler's watch. Released as a limited production run of 1,600 pieces worldwide, this 41mm timepiece draws artistic inspiration from a serene winter night where city lights illuminate fallen snow on dark asphalt streets. Designed for international travelers, modern executives, and watch collectors who appreciate haute horlogerie finishing and multi-time zone functionality, it delivers a commanding wrist presence suitable for business travel and formal occasions. The defining visual highlight of this NB6035 reference is its winter-inspired gradient dial, transitioning smoothly from a crisp central white to a dark perimeter ring. Framed by a bi-directional 24-hour bezel with gold-tone accents, the dial features gold-plated applied indices and hands treated with high-luminance material for optimal legibility. An arrow-tipped GMT hand works in tandem with the inner 24-hour scale and outer rotating bezel to track multiple time zones simultaneously, complemented by a date window at the 3 o'clock position. Beneath its artistic exterior, the watch is driven by Citizen's advanced in-house Caliber 9054 automatic mechanical movement. Operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour with 24 jewels, this "True GMT" (traveler GMT) engine features an independently adjustable local hour hand, allowing the wearer to jump local time forward or backward in one-hour increments without stopping the minute hand or altering GMT tracking. Engineered for modern life surrounded by electronics, the movement provides enhanced anti-magnetic resistance up to 16,000 A/m and delivers an extended 50-hour power reserve. The 41mm watch housing is crafted from solid 316L stainless steel finished in a dark grey PVD coating with subtle gold-tone bezel details. Protecting the dial face is a scratch-resistant synthetic sapphire crystal treated with anti-reflective coating for glare-free readability. A screwed-down sapphire exhibition caseback exposes the movement's oscillating weight and mechanical balance. Built for travel durability, the case achieves a certified 100-meter (10 bar / 330 ft) water resistance rating. The watch comes completed on an integrated dark grey stainless steel H-link bracelet featuring alternating brushed and mirror-polished facets, fitted with a fold-over deployment clasp with push-button release.

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• Packaging: Original retail gift box

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