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Citizen Tsuyosa ShorevsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Tsuyosa Shore
CitizenTsuyosa Shore
MSRP $495
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuyosa Shore40mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Tsuyosa Shore42h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Tsuyosa Shore100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Tsuyosa Shore$495
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
9mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Navy
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8210
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$435

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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