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Citizen TsuyosavsSpinnaker Croft

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Tsuyosa
CitizenTsuyosa
MSRP $356
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuyosa37mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
Tsuyosa42h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
Tsuyosa50m
Croft150m
MSRP
Tsuyosa$356
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
9mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Pink
Elemental

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8210
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$356
$219

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Citizen Tsuyosa

The Citizen Tsuyosa is praised for its gorgeous dial and nice finishing, with owners finding its white dial versatile and its wrist presence excellent. It is considered a fun, people-pleasing watch, especially for summer, and offers excellent value. However, the 40-hour power reserve requires resetting after weekends, and the integrated bracelet rattles. One owner notes the Miyota 8210 movement is noisy and considered boring for enthusiasts, with initial accuracy issues that resolved themselves. The US price of $450 is seen as too high, with better value around $300 in the EU. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Tsuyosa highly for its dial and finishing at the price, despite caveats regarding the bracelet and movement.

From video reviewers

The Citizen Tsuyosa's compact size and versatility are notable strengths, with the 37mm case being a welcome addition to the series. The watch's price point under SGD 600 is also a positive aspect. A weakness is the integrated bracelet's potential for rattle.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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