BUREI Sovereign 8001 AutomaticvsCitizen Tsuyosa Small Second
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Measurements
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Sovereign 8001 Automatic

Tsuyosa Small Second
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
lowest
11.7mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$176
lowest
$650
Movement
Japanese automatic self-winding movement
Miyota 8322
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the BUREI Sovereign 8001 Automatic for its value, with many noting its well-constructed case and good fit and finish for the price. The watch is described as comfortable in size and weight, with appreciated details like rounded case contours and solid end links. Some owners report the movement, a Japanese automatic self-winding movement, is a Seiko NH39A or Miyota 8215. Criticisms include mediocre lume, a bracelet that can feel flimsy or cheap, and a cyclops that is poorly executed. One owner noted polished surfaces and the bracelet scratch easily. On balance, owners rate the BUREI Sovereign 8001 Automatic highly for its impressive value and case construction at its price point.
The Citizen Tsuyosa Small Second is widely praised for its exceptional value and finishing for the price, featuring a textured dial that offers surprising depth and a retro feel. Owners appreciate its versatility as an everyday or business-casual watch, with some noting its symmetrical dial and subsidiary seconds as a unique aesthetic. However, the integrated bracelet's bulkiness at the lugs makes the 40mm case wear large, and the bracelet itself is described as merely adequate with some complaints about the clasp. The 4 o'clock crown is also noted as tricky to operate, particularly for winding. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting significant gain after several months. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Tsuyosa Small Second highly for its impressive build quality and dial design at its price point.
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