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Citizen Tsuyosa ShorevsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Tsuyosa Shore
CitizenTsuyosa Shore
MSRP $495
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuyosa Shore40mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Tsuyosa Shore42h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Tsuyosa Shore100m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Tsuyosa Shore$495
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
9mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8210
SII NH34
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$399

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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 Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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