Citizen Tsuyosa Small SecondvsFrederique Constant Classics Index Small Seconds Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Tsuyosa Small Second at true scale

Tsuyosa Small Second

Frederique Constant Classics Index Small Seconds Automatic at true scale

Classics Index Small Seconds Automatic

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Thickness

11.7mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$650

lowest

$1,295

Movement

Miyota 8322

Automatic

Case

2 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.7mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8322
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,295
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen Tsuyosa Small Second

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.

Frederique Constant Classics Index Small Seconds Automatic

Owners widely praise the Frederique Constant Classics Index Small Seconds Automatic for its elegant, Patek Calatrava-like aesthetic, with its silvered dial, hands, and applied indices creating a simple, readable, and dressy appearance. The polished stainless steel case is noted as flawless, and the watch is considered surprisingly versatile, possessing a tool watch character despite its dress watch origins. Some owners find the winding action smooth but stiff, while others are blown away by the value offered at its price point, with one owner noting it feels surprisingly thin. The Frederique Constant Classics Index Small Seconds Automatic is powered by an automatic movement and measures 39mm, with 50m of water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Frederique Constant Classics Index Small Seconds Automatic highly for its elegant design and strong value proposition.