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Citizen Tsuyosa AutomaticvsVario Futurist

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Tsuyosa Automatic
CitizenTsuyosa Automatic
MSRP $356
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuyosa Automatic40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Tsuyosa Automatic42h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Tsuyosa Automatic50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Tsuyosa Automatic$356
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
9.1mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8210
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$356
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic

The Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its Japanese construction quality and impressive fit and finish for the price. Enthusiasts appreciate its versatile design and fun dial colors, while reviewers note its retro feel and emulation of vintage dress watches. The watch is powered by Citizen's caliber 8322 movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. Criticisms include a cyclops date magnifier that some find undesirable, a bracelet that can be noisy and lacks significant tapering, and a 40mm case that wears large due to its thickness and broad lugs. One owner also found the 4 o'clock crown fiddly for winding. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic highly for its incredible bargain price and well-executed design.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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