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Citizen Tsuyosa ShorevsPhoibos Leviathan

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Tsuyosa Shore
CitizenTsuyosa Shore
MSRP $495
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuyosa Shore40mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
Tsuyosa Shore42h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
Tsuyosa Shore100m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
Tsuyosa Shore$495
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
54mm
Lug Width
9mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Navy
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8210
NH 35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore

The Citizen Tsuyosa Shore is widely regarded as a versatile sports-casual watch with a sunray-brushed dial, luminous hands and markers, and a 100-meter water resistance. It features a unidirectional rotating bezel with a 60-minute aluminum insert and a President-style bracelet noted for its comfort and mix of finishes. The watch is powered by the in-house automatic Calibre 8210 movement. While it offers 100m WR and a rotating bezel, it is not considered a true diver's watch as it does not meet ISO certification or tool-watch standards. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Tsuyosa Shore for its accessible pricing and everyday wearability as a lifestyle-oriented timepiece.

Phoibos Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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