Citizen Tsuyosa ShorevsZelos Swordfish 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 Swordfish 3 at true scale

Swordfish 3

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$495

$399

lowest

Movement

Miyota 8210

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
9mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Navy
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8210
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$399
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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 Swordfish 3

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its exceptional value, with many highlighting the textured sandwich dial and the surprisingly good bracelet. The watch's 40mm case dimensions are considered fine for wearability, and its titanium construction contributes to a compact and comfortable feel. Some owners appreciate the unique appeal of specific dials, such as the teal or yellow Timascus variants. One reviewer noted sharp bracelet edges and legibility issues in bright light on a specific variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its strong value proposition and fun design elements at its price point.