Citizen Tsuyosa ShorevsZelos Helmsman 3

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Tsuyosa Shore at true scale

Tsuyosa Shore

Zelos Helmsman 3 at true scale

Helmsman 3

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$495

lowest

$529

Movement

Miyota 8210

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
9mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Navy
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8210
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$529
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Reviews

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

Citizen Tsuyosa Shore

The Citizen Tsuyosa Shore is widely regarded as a versatile sports-casual watch with accessible pricing. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable President-style bracelet with a mix of brushed and polished finishes, and the rotatable bezel with a 60-minute aluminum insert. The dial features sunray brushing, luminous markers, and sword-style hands. While offering 100m water resistance, it is not considered a true diver's watch as it does not meet ISO certification. On balance, the Citizen Tsuyosa Shore is well-received for its lifestyle-oriented design and everyday wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The value at its price point is a key strength. The integrated bracelet design is also a shared positive feature. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its beautiful and unique dials, with many highlighting the quality and finishing on the titanium case, which some feel is nicer than previous models. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is noted as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Specific dials like the Titanium Crystalline and Damascus Titanium are frequently mentioned as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning. The watch is also praised for its great lume and value for money. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy and have sharp edges, making it less ideal as a daily driver for some. One owner found the meteorite bezel did not add significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching detracted from the watch's appearance. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helmsman 3 highly for its unique dial designs and excellent finishing at its price point.

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