Citizen’s Fan-Favorite Automatic GMT Gets a Dazzling Icy-Cool Refresh

Inspired by winter city nights, this spectacular take on the Series 8 880 Mechanical is a beaut, Clark!

Close-up of a stainless steel watch with a gold bezel, textured silver dial, and black-and-white GMT bezel.

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Published October 9, 2025

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In 2023, Citizen first launched its Series 8 880 Mechanical GMT watch. Almost immediately, it became a hit, especially among frequent-flyer watch fanatics.

Since then, a handful of takes on this watch series have emerged. However, the latest in that lineup, the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Mechanical NB6035-55H, might be the most spectacular of all.

Citizen Series 8 automatic GMT watch with textured silver dial, gold accents, black and white 24-hour bezel, and stainless steel bracelet. — This is the most unique take on the Series 8 880 GMT Mechanical yet.

Winter weather watch

When compared to its siblings, this take on the Series 8 880 Mechanical has some significant changes. The most obvious of them is certainly its dial.

Instead of the typical geometric, grid-like pattern, this one sees it swapped for a silver-to-black gradient. But it’s not just the sunburst-like color that makes it special. It also boasts a unique texture.

Citizen Series 8 GMT watch with textured silver dial, gold accents, black and white 24-hour bezel, and metal bracelet. — A striking two-tone GMT bezel surrounds the glittery snow-inspired dial.

The dial’s texture is reminiscent of freshly fallen snow, which makes sense, considering the design was crafted to hearken to “the magical glow of a snowy night in the city.” Like snow, it also glints and glistens as it catches the light, offering even more depth and character.

That dial is paired up with golden indices, hands and a gold-lined bezel. Furthermore, the GMT bezel on this watch is two-tone black-and-white. Interestingly, this is the only current Series 8 880 GMT Mechanical model with that particular bezel color combo.

Back of a Citizen stainless steel watch with visible automatic movement and sapphire crystal case back. — The dark gray stainless steel case features an exhibition caseback, displaying its in-house automatic calibre 9054.

Sporty and spectacular

Thank goodness this watch has an exhibition caseback, as arguably the best part of it wouldn’t otherwise be visible. Inside its dark gray stainless steel case, you’ll find an in-house automatic calibre 9054 movement.

Admittedly, $1,800 might seem pricey for a Citizen if it weren’t for the fact that nearly every piece of this movement is made in-house. Considering the high level of craftsmanship, this watch is downright affordable.

Silver and gold Citizen wristwatch with black and white 24-hour bezel on a wrist with a brown sweater. — The integrated bracelet makes this a sportier watch than some other GMTs.

That goes double when you consider that this watch is a “true” (or Traveler’s) GMT and not an “office” GMT, as is typically found in the more budget-friendly price range.

The watch also has a sporty integrated bracelet, 50-hour power reserve, anthracite case coating, date window and luminous markers and hand inserts.

Citizen Series 8 GMT watch with textured silver dial, gold-tone markers, black and white 24-hour bezel, and metal bracelet. — The dazzling features certainly capture the winter city nights motif.

Pricing and availability

The Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Mechanical NB6035-55H will be priced at $1,800 and will be limited to just 1,600 examples upon its launch. However, there’s no word yet on where it will be available and when. You’ll have to keep an eye on Citizen’s site for more information.

Citizen Series 8 automatic GMT watch with textured silver dial, gold accents, black and white 24-hour bezel, and metal bracelet.

Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Mechanical NB6035-55H

Specs

Case Size	41mm
Movement	Calibre 9054, automatic
Water Resistance	100m

$1,800 at Citizen

About the Author: Sean Tirman is an associate editor at Gear Patrol who specializes in EDC, cannabis and outdoor gear.

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