Citizen Tsuyosa Small SecondvsLilienthal Berlin Neolux Day Date Black Blue Leather Black

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Measurements
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Tsuyosa Small Second

Neolux Day Date Black Blue Leather Black
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$650
$479
lowest
Movement
Miyota 8322
Automatic
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Day Date Black Blue Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America's case design, clean lines, visible dial, and leather strap quality, with some noting great lume and good weight. However, some owners express concerns, with one reporting poor Superluminova performance and another experiencing strap failure within three weeks and unresponsiveness from customer service. The brand is also described by some as more of a fashion brand, with suggestions that better value may be found elsewhere. On balance, owners appreciate the design and build of the Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Day Date Black Blue Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America, but some have experienced quality control issues and question the value proposition.
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