Citizen Zenshin Three-HandvsTissot Le Locle

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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 Zenshin Three-Hand at true scale

Zenshin Three-Hand

Tissot Le Locle at true scale

Le Locle

Diameter

39mm

39.3mm

Thickness

n/a

9.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$394

lowest

$795

Movement

Citizen J800

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.3mm
Thickness
n/a
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
19mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Citizen J800
Tissot Powermatic 80
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$394
$795
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Reviews

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

Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand

Owners widely praise the Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand for its exceptional value, citing the titanium construction, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. Reviewers consistently highlight the superb textured dials, with one noting the green dial's depth and richness, and another mentioning applied indices that rival higher-end brands. Some owners note potential second-hand misalignment and clasp quality, with a few preferring regular bracelets over the integrated design. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand highly for its practical beauty and hassle-free performance at an attractive price.

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and 39.3mm case size, which reviewers note fits well under cuffs due to its sub-10mm thickness. The watch is considered a classy and versatile dress watch, with one owner settling on a gold variant with a white dial and crocodile strap. Some owners, however, flag the 30m water resistance as a drawback, and the bracelet style is not a universal favorite. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its premium appearance and elegant design at its price point.