Citizen is one of those watch brands that doesn't get enough attention. They do provide great value for the money, but I think they get overshadowed by Seiko. Thank you Teddy for focusing on this Citizen model with the beautiful yellow dial.
Maybe they should not release their affordable, pretty watches in select Asian countries then if they want more. My sympathy is woefully absent here given their profit margins.
I didn't realize how new this watch is/was! I got it Mid August, I couldn't resist that yellow dial! It looks more like a butterscotch candy in the sunlight. The bracelet is probably the most comfortable I've ever worn. The links are so small, plus with the micro adjust, it fits perfectly. Mine definitely runs fast and setting the date is an absolute pain! But, I really like the crown being recessed into the watch, just feels so comfortable on the wrist! This is an absolute favorite for a bright and sunny day, which is almost all year around here! This is my Sam Adams watch....always a good decision!
Miyota 8000 series movements are known to be pretty inaccurate and generally low quality. I think Teddy was wrong to say it's close to the 4r movements of Seiko.
The 4r movement is just Seikos crappy, bottom of the barrel, 7s movement with hacking and hand winding, no other difference. The advantages over the Miyota 8000 series (if you care about them) are that it hacks and has a bidirectional rotor, but it's no more accurate than the 8000 series. Some people even claim it's less accurate, but realistically they have the same -20/+40 seconds per day accuracy.
@@BlagoP You are probably right, but in my experience 4r movements have kept better time than 8000 series movements. And those have a louder rotor as well. 9000 are much better though
Watching this 1 year after it was posted and I can definitely say that the Tsuyosa is readily available in the US these days. I’ve seen them at big name jewelry stores and online retailers like Amazon and eBay. I was just at Jared’s last weekend where I tried on both the prx and tsuyosa and I gotta say that I’m leaning more towards buying the tsuyosa. The main difference that stood out for me what how comfortable the tsuyosa is. I honestly think it looks and feel better than the prx. Another big selling point is how much cheaper the tsuyosa is too. Waiting till Christmas to pull the trigger on one.
Just recently bought the tsuyosa blue dial for 240€ on sale here in Central Europe. I also tried the prx but the tsuyosa fits better on my wrist. It's a great looking watch for decent money
True but... That's just a point in history. Citizen has all legitimity doing an integrated bracelet watch, they've been doing it since the 70's, as long as Tissot. And Tissot became the cheap Quartz and entry level brand of the Swatch group to get the citizen $ in other times...
@@TeddyBaldassarre Hi , if we have to choose between citizen tsuyosa and Seiko 5 SRPE dress kx watch , which one would be a better option? Any suggestions?
Ive been periodically visiting the citizen website just to look at this watch and make sure I still like it. The yellow dial is nothing short of stunning and it’s certainly on my pick up list.
the watch can be purchased for $ 280 at Macys ,,,,,,, it looks much better in person then the TISSOT ...... the bracket issues are very much over stated ,,,,,, the movement is much better than what Seiko offers at this price point ..... I tested one on a timegrapher and it was accurate to 3 seconds a day with strong amplitude and very little beat error ..... it has a sapphire crystal where as Seiko gives you a dopey mineral crystal ..... Citizen offers for more value for money then the other major brands at the lower end
Thanks for this short review. I was about to buy PRX... but, I bought the CITIZEN just 2 hours ago the green dial... I like it very much... of course there're PROS and CONS but for Euro 255 you can't ask more.
Teddy you are and always will be my favourite! Always there to help us have a better undestainding of the complicated world of orology. Just bought two yellow ones. To me its really a no brainer even for 350/400 bucks since it is really hard to find here in Europe as well. Wanna keep one in the closet and see what happens when it will be discontinued years from now... ( maybe another Seiko alpinist Sarb017 story !?) In Italy this one was sold out already two months ago, now Citizen is distributing those again, problem is that the shops must order all the references available for this market (4 - Green, Blue, Black, Yellow) and while the yellow ones are sold out before they even arrive at the shops (believe it or not there are people in the waiting lists to get one), all the other references are harder to sell and therefore shops here just order 2/3 pieces each four months.People that know I have two are already chasing me up with offers to get one believe it or not.
These are easily available at authorised dealers here in Austria. The yellow really does stand out. I actually prefer the stamped clasp as it is thinner, more comfortable and does not stick out like the more bulky clasps are. Thin does not mean lack of quality. I have fifty year old watches with thin light bracelets and they still function perfectly
Agreed. I hope citizen starts to utilize the solid designs they are already coming up with for other markets. For the US market they have really leaned into the department store model which tends to overlook pieces like this.
I find this attitude confusing: Modulo what's legal where, the whole world is one market. If Citizen don't sell a watch where you are, why not just order it from a seller in another country? (Sincere question.)
Hey Teddy, this has had its movement updated. It now includes hacking and hand winding. If you buy the watch now it'll have the updated movement instead of the previous version when it was exclusive to Asia.
Coming from Teddy I can see why people will give in to not finding it as a good watch. But, coming from me, who has worn it almost everyday, it is very comfortable. For whatever they’re selling now, I do recommend. I bought this exact dialed model for $315. Definitely worth it. It is made well. It has weight to it. The build is robust. The presidential bracelet is definitely comfortable, and the case itself sits comfortably on your wrist. My Citizen watch collection is now up to 6 watches, but when I only had 2 watches, the Tsuyosa and the black stiletto, I did wear the Tsuyosa everyday for maybe 2 months. It’s one of those watches that just stands out. Truly have gotten so money compliments on it, since that yellow dial stands out a lot! I respect Teddys opinion on this watch, but truly you’re getting waaaay more watch than its worth in my opinion. I haven’t seen what they’re going for now as of mid-January, but even if its $350-$400, In my opinion its way worth it. It has a Sapphire crystal, mineral glass back crystal, stainless steel case, bezel, bracelet. So this watch will definitely hold up. Obviously depends how the wearer treats it. If you’re looking into getting the Tsuyosa… get it. If you can get your hands on the yellow dial, you will not regret it once you see it in person. Once you have it sized and adjusted, you wont want to take it off.
With the recent Seiko QC issues, i'd choose Citizen any day over Seiko. the design, spec and price is just perfection. this model definitely needs to be released for international market rather than just some Asian market.
FWIW: Due to delivery bottlenecks, Citizen has partially installed the (superior) 8215 movement without advertising it much. In particular, watches produced in late 22 and early 23 indeed DO have hacking.
I won this watch, and had so many complements. The one I have has the green dial. I really like the style, the size and it’s wearability. Good bang for the money. Of course it has its short comes like the clasp and the inconstant design language with the rounded bracelet and the edged case. But all been said I really like it. It’s a lot better on my wrist than the PRX as it has 45 mm lug to lug. Thanks Ted for the review.
I have one in the black dial. I love it as a daily driver. +7 to +12 per day, mitigated when leaving crown up at night. The clasp is pretty bad but the bracelet looks great and looks a lot more expensive than it really it is.
I like Citizen and have 2 now and really enjoy wearing them, don't feel guilty as they are affordable, but wasn't sure on this one and needed Teddy's seal of approval. I'm more than happy to get it now. Plus the black one is going for £170, so what am I waiting for! Great video as usual.
Decided to go with the white quartz Tissot PRX (the only quartz in my collection), and the Citizen Tsuyosa Tiffany blue NJ0151-88M (was after the yellow one since the start, however when I saw the Tiffany blue ....) . Love them both. Great video as always Teddy.
I have an old Citizen 21 from 1972. Looks the same, but with day date. Has the same crown position and requires a crown winding tool even though it is an automatic. Keeps excellent time +4 secs a day. Bracelet gave out long ago, so using a croc skin leather.
They've been available in Europe for several months now. Sold (out) pretty fast everywhere. Nearly no stock atm. And there are only four colors (green, yellow, black and blue) here. I think the American market is pretty comparable. It will sell there very well as well. Btw. From Asia you can get an ice blue one. I have it and love it. You can also get a two tone, a camouflage, a fumé blue and a red dial in gold case and bracelet.
I think the citizen NB1050 would be the watch you should be talking about Teddy. It's more refined , has hacking, better dial, smoother sweep and you can swap out the bracelet with a leather strap if you don't like the included metal bracelet.
I 100% agree with this, the NB1050 is a far superior watch with a better movement. They need to release this one with an integrated bracelet, (or even a titanium option).. These cheap models are just a cash grab, hypetrain thing.
I bought this exact watch. It is a masterpiece. It is beautiful to look at, the color of the dial as well as the angles and the finish are top rate. The only complaint is the clasp, it works well but for a few more dollars I would like to see a superior clasp.
This was on the table when deciding what my everyday auto should be...I went for a Tisell Explorer 36. Better movement, better wearing dimensions, standard lugs, DAMN GOOD BRACELET and overall that proven Rolex design...
I got mine just before Christmas, in Germany, and mine also has a second stop. Due to the high demand, Citizen has installed a movement higher without marking it.
Just bought the Yellow. The yellow face is metallic and the bracellet is smooth. I bought it because my fave color is yellow. This watch looks way better in hand and people stare at my wrist alot 😁👍🏾
It was quite the wait to get my hands on one of these here in India. The Citizen store here prominently advertised it, yet had none in stock for months on end. It was only 3 months ago that I chanced upon one and jumped at the opportunity to get it, and at a discount at that. It's a great fit and I look forward to the day I get a PRX to complement it with.
I snapped the green version of this for £220 in London. I actually for a Seiko 5 SKX from the store for around £250, so could bargain a bit on this piece. Looks great so far. Don't know such kind of discounts on watches are possible. New to watches.
Just bought this watch an hour before this video!! Stunner to see. The clasp is very slim and i like that and it fits the watch. Yes i like this watch very much!! Greetings from Holland
I've just bought 2 of the prx blue and green dial they are absolutely beautiful watches I recommend any1 to pick up 1 of these, they look great on the wrist
Next the citizen nb1050 all 3 colors are amazing the case is better than anything south of gran seiko the movement is a 9011 so solid the lumes better the hands are the same besides the second hand and the lume the hour markers are nicer with clean duel finishing and overall it’s this watches daddy in every way even down the the clasp and bracelet they kicker must be the price right? WRONG it’s only 50-100$ more for what we really all want out of citizen. It’s also got the duratec coating and it hasn’t scratched yet but it will dent lol
This channel and wrist watch revival got me diving head first into the watch hobby...😂. Before I never batted an eye when it came to watches but now I cant help myself from looking at people's wrist when I pass them by to see if I recognize any watches.. help meee
Teddy, I have purchased the yellow and turquoise colours really nice watch and very comfortable to wear, no issues with the bracelet whatsoever. Thank you for the review.
I just received my Citizen Tsuyosa in the same color. Was surprised to see that it does indeed hack. I googled it and apparently newer Miyota 82 series have this feature. 👍
Thanks Teddy for your review, I am a watch enthusiast, but I am mostly motivated by the aesthetics, and the spectrum of colours of these watches seem really appealing.
Just got this watch for $200. Not a precision instrument, nor does it have the fit and finish that even my Tudor Black Bay 41 has…….but for the price, it serves its purpose well. The dial makes it more of a fashion watch IMO but even though the clasp is a cheaper style, I find the bracelet more comfortable than my PRX. It’s a fun watch at a very competitive price for an automatic movement.
Teddy I absolutely love your website, and although I have yet to purchase a watch from your store I do indeed plan on getting one soon! I like how your budget friendly section showcases the best watches for the price.
I havent bought a watch in a while, so this past week or so I've been looking at the green dial version of this watch. I don't feel like spending 300 on myself, but I rlly like it. I'm conflicted 😔
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the amzwatch, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
September 2024 these are available in the USA. I bought mine in Japan anyway because I think that’s a cool story ❤ Had I bought in the US I would have saved $19.50 after tax. I bought yellow, but also really liked the Tiffany blue. Yellow was the right choice. It’s so radiant in the light. I love the jubilee band & despite the cons teddy brought up, I think I will be very happy with this. I’ve only had it for less than 24 hours. My first foray into citizen. I already have a Seiko 5 champagne dial with a Milanese band.
I basically bought that watch Citizen NH8350-08E, almost same Myota movement from Amazon for $99. Only the one I bought has day and date, leather instead of that yuck bracelet. Watch does not have a very long power reserve but I like it for ninety-nine dollars, that's all it's worth. Sean.
I bought a blue Tsuyosa NJ0150-81L . This watch is really nice, it runs +10sec / day, wears fairly comfortable, and easy to size, and looks good. I got a super deal and spent around 220 euro buying it. The handwinding experience is bad, so the best way is to use a finger tip, and roll the underside of crown to wind it. 10 -15 times is enough if the watch ran out of power and stopped.
can you confirm, that there really is no second stop to set the time? in youtube there are some videos, where people experience a second stop, while some dont. that is kinda strange
@@David2580 The time and date can be set just the same as any other regular watch, however the seconds hand does not "hack" or stop running while doing so.
FYI - This watch line isn't sold in Japan, although they do have the NB1050 line which is similar but is 38mm with the 9000 Miyota series and no cyclops.
Interesting Teddy, though I'd have weighed a different Citizen to the PRX. Namely the NB6010-81L Serie 8. Both mechanical, angular bracelets though the series 8 case is using an angular design language... similar prices (mechanical PRX). Both very modern, with elements of 70s retro. Both divisive too (love em or hate em). Its all good!!
Waiting on the “Tiffany” dial variant of this watch to arrive. Can’t wait to have it on my wrist! Thanks for reviewing the yellow version with a solid review as always
Personally, better than PRX.. same price range, but with mechanical auto movement... What else to be debated? Being Swiss Made, is not always the selling point.. look up to what you get for the price And never underestimate citizen / miyota movement... I own several swiss watches, and my 8203 calibre Fugu outperforms most of them in terms of accuracy
In europe they are also available bought the black dial and for the price point its a good watch the clasp is indeed the only thing that feels cheap but the rest of the watch is nice
Merry Christmas Teddy: I think this is a fun watch and though I haven't seen the other colors it comes in, I like this yellow. I think it would make a fun summer watch and a nice addition to any collection. Have a happy new year.
I recently bought the one with yellow dial and I was pleasantly surprised that it has hacking. I found out that the ones that were produced earlier in fact did not have hacking, but the newest one does.
@Teddy I inquired directly, and citizen support replied that newer models, from the end of November perhaps, had caliber 8210 with hacking function. I just wished they announced it publicly.
i own the yellow, imported it from asia, for a regular guy and watch head, its a great summer watch, very shiny, confy. the yellow dial in the sunlight is very nice i dont think comparing to the prx is fair due to price is more than double. good video mate!
I had one of these yellow Tsuyosa. Very important points to note: 1) the movement is the loudest I ever had ... not generally bothered, but this one was almost like having a cheese grater on wrist; 2) the bracelet is decent, but edges are a bit sharp; 3) the slight metallic sheen of the yellow sunburst dial looks a lot better than on screen. Anyway, for the price this is an excellent watch. If you like it, buy it... just don't pay above RRP.
Two months ago I'd planned to buy a Citizen Tsuyosa in that beautiful golden-yellow dial. They akso have several other dial colors that are also striking but I fell in love with the yellow. However, when shopping online I came across the Citizen Promaster Land Titanium with the blue dial. It has the Eco Drive but I figured I'd give it a chance for the money, The Promaster Land was generally getting good reviews except that the radio time setting only works smoothly in Japan. In the US you have a klunky way to use a time signal via Internet radio, but I just manually set it when necessary. Otherwise, a beautiful watch, a really beautiful titanium bracelet, and the price was only a little more than the Tsuyosa so I bought it instead, As far as the Tsuyosa, I already have a Tissot PRX Automatic so no real need for another sports watch of that design (unless someone were to help me out with a Vacheron Constantin 222 in yellow gold! I might then be willing to flip the PRX).
@@Brickcellent I generally buy watches through Chrono24. Generally you'll have a number of different sellers to choose from so you can usually find a great deal both on price and shipping. Surprisingly, I found the Promaster from a seller in Spain, but later found some at Japanese sites that offered a green dial version I preferred. Sometimes (as in this case) it matters the words you use in your search, so I now try a few different searches before making a final decision. I've been very happy with every buy through Chrono24 and have gotten several exceptional deals on watches from Japanese sellers.
This is somewhat like the Seiko Recraft series of automatics in my mind, just for a different style of watch. They make for a great introduction to automatic watches as they are simple and still good looking, while also lacking some features that might otherwise go unnoticed on more expensive offerings if you jumped straight to them instead. I got a SNKM97 on sale for just over $120 not too long ago, and it's taught me a lot about owning an automatic. Previously I've only owned quartz movements so it definitely takes some adjustment, but seeing the movement work and hearing it tick when you hold it to your ear is definitely rewarding. I now know just how much I'd like a hackable movement though!
Just purchased this watch in the green dial variant. Looks really good but the wrist band is where I feel like it falls short. But overall satisfied with my purchase. Best bang for your buck
have this watch, with the green dial really like it! and it does have hacking by the way on mine anyway. solid build and would definitely consider citizen again but looking for a swiss watch next!
Definitely like this more than the PRX. For me, the PRX is too sharp and the edges are too angular where the case meets the bracelet. I like this smoother design better. Less jarring and much more reminiscent of the Rolex OP.
Citizen is one of those watch brands that doesn't get enough attention. They do provide great value for the money, but I think they get overshadowed by Seiko. Thank you Teddy for focusing on this Citizen model with the beautiful yellow dial.
Problem is they keep making watches that are too big. If only they made them a tiny bit smaller, they'd be more popular among watch snobs
@@ramr7051 Agreed. If Citizen would make more 40 mm wide watches, while maintaining much of their design aesthetic, they could broaden their appeal.
Citizen doesnt get attention in north america. They are bigger than seiko.
Maybe they should not release their affordable, pretty watches in select Asian countries then if they want more. My sympathy is woefully absent here given their profit margins.
I didn't even realise that they make automatics🙈
love that this man gives such honest reviews despite the watch being for sale on his own website
Very first watch was a Citizen my father gave me when I was 8, I'm 33 and it's STILL in my collection running great
@JustWanna Shagmore Chix I think their Promaster series is as cool as it gets.
I have a Citizen new master which is old around 5 decades running like butter, that's why I prefer JDM watches.⌚️
I didn't realize how new this watch is/was! I got it Mid August, I couldn't resist that yellow dial! It looks more like a butterscotch candy in the sunlight. The bracelet is probably the most comfortable I've ever worn. The links are so small, plus with the micro adjust, it fits perfectly. Mine definitely runs fast and setting the date is an absolute pain! But, I really like the crown being recessed into the watch, just feels so comfortable on the wrist! This is an absolute favorite for a bright and sunny day, which is almost all year around here! This is my Sam Adams watch....always a good decision!
Mine runs fast two it almost gains a couple of mins a day is that the case with yours as well ?
Miyota 8000 series movements are known to be pretty inaccurate and generally low quality. I think Teddy was wrong to say it's close to the 4r movements of Seiko.
The 4r movement is just Seikos crappy, bottom of the barrel, 7s movement with hacking and hand winding, no other difference. The advantages over the Miyota 8000 series (if you care about them) are that it hacks and has a bidirectional rotor, but it's no more accurate than the 8000 series. Some people even claim it's less accurate, but realistically they have the same -20/+40 seconds per day accuracy.
@@BlagoP You are probably right, but in my experience 4r movements have kept better time than 8000 series movements. And those have a louder rotor as well. 9000 are much better though
Can this citizen be adjusted? I adjusted an eta2824 before and kept the time very well after. not sure if this can be adjusted
Watching this 1 year after it was posted and I can definitely say that the Tsuyosa is readily available in the US these days. I’ve seen them at big name jewelry stores and online retailers like Amazon and eBay. I was just at Jared’s last weekend where I tried on both the prx and tsuyosa and I gotta say that I’m leaning more towards buying the tsuyosa. The main difference that stood out for me what how comfortable the tsuyosa is. I honestly think it looks and feel better than the prx. Another big selling point is how much cheaper the tsuyosa is too. Waiting till Christmas to pull the trigger on one.
Just recently bought the tsuyosa blue dial for 240€ on sale here in Central Europe. I also tried the prx but the tsuyosa fits better on my wrist. It's a great looking watch for decent money
looks like Citizen is trying to get the PRX dollars.
True but...
That's just a point in history.
Citizen has all legitimity doing an integrated bracelet watch, they've been doing it since the 70's, as long as Tissot.
And Tissot became the cheap Quartz and entry level brand of the Swatch group to get the citizen $ in other times...
I saw one of these in India but it has a Miyota 8xxx movement so no go for me. Just not worth any amount of money for me personally
I'm wearing my powrmatix 80 and seeing that handset really do same
Imo the non hacking was a major strike agaibst for a movement in 2022/23 timepiece
Citizen makes better bands and has better customer service. PRX doesn’t care if you are a customer or not.
I wish that they'd make an ecodrive version of the watch. It'd be a fantastic grab and go and be a true contender to the Quartz PRX.
I would have bought it the first time I saw it if it were eco drive
So this watch or the quartz prx?
@@fark69 mind blowingly stupid decision by citizen, I'm fascinated by what kind of crack they were on when they were deciding
They have an eco drive that looks almost identical to it
@@steveny8071model #?
Gonna be honest Teddy, I only watch your great channel a few times a year but binge watch everything in a few days.
Appreciate the support, my friend!
@@TeddyBaldassarre Hi , if we have to choose between citizen tsuyosa and Seiko 5 SRPE dress kx watch , which one would be a better option? Any suggestions?
Ive been periodically visiting the citizen website just to look at this watch and make sure I still like it. The yellow dial is nothing short of stunning and it’s certainly on my pick up list.
Link to purchase this watch? Can't find it on the citizen website.
Citizen hasn’t posted it to their N.A. Site yet, so if you want one you’ll have to find it on the secondary market. eBay has a ton.
Ah ok thank you
@@hangtime26 no problem
the watch can be purchased for $ 280 at Macys ,,,,,,, it looks much better in person then the TISSOT ...... the bracket issues are very much over stated ,,,,,, the movement is much better than what Seiko offers at this price point ..... I tested one on a timegrapher and it was accurate to 3 seconds a day with strong amplitude and very little beat error ..... it has a sapphire crystal where as Seiko gives you a dopey mineral crystal ..... Citizen offers for more value for money then the other major brands at the lower end
Thanks for this short review. I was about to buy PRX... but, I bought the CITIZEN just 2 hours ago the green dial... I like it very much... of course there're PROS and CONS but for Euro 255 you can't ask more.
Teddy you are and always will be my favourite! Always there to help us have a better undestainding of the complicated world of orology. Just bought two yellow ones. To me its really a no brainer even for 350/400 bucks since it is really hard to find here in Europe as well. Wanna keep one in the closet and see what happens when it will be discontinued years from now... ( maybe another Seiko alpinist Sarb017 story !?) In Italy this one was sold out already two months ago, now Citizen is distributing those again, problem is that the shops must order all the references available for this market (4 - Green, Blue, Black, Yellow) and while the yellow ones are sold out before they even arrive at the shops (believe it or not there are people in the waiting lists to get one), all the other references are harder to sell and therefore shops here just order 2/3 pieces each four months.People that know I have two are already chasing me up with offers to get one believe it or not.
These are easily available at authorised dealers here in Austria. The yellow really does stand out. I actually prefer the stamped clasp as it is thinner, more comfortable and does not stick out like the more bulky clasps are. Thin does not mean lack of quality. I have fifty year old watches with thin light bracelets and they still function perfectly
The clasp on this watch is absolute junk.
@@whereRbearsTeethwhy? Are you speaking from owning the watch?
Thank you for profiling this watch, Teddy. I believe that if and when Citizen brings them to the U.S. market they will sell well.
Agreed. I hope citizen starts to utilize the solid designs they are already coming up with for other markets. For the US market they have really leaned into the department store model which tends to overlook pieces like this.
I find this attitude confusing: Modulo what's legal where, the whole world is one market. If Citizen don't sell a watch where you are, why not just order it from a seller in another country? (Sincere question.)
In Germany they've been sold out at almost all Retailers in about two weeks. The other dial colours are still available, but the yellow one, sheeeesh.
@@TeddyBaldassarre This or Timex Marlin?
@@name-bearbeiten I'm waiting for a UK release. Haven't heard anything but maybe it's out over here and I've just not come across it.
Hey Teddy, this has had its movement updated. It now includes hacking and hand winding. If you buy the watch now it'll have the updated movement instead of the previous version when it was exclusive to Asia.
This is true. Picked it up here in the US and it does indeed have hacking
This is a great automatic from a reputable brand. I’d hold off until it came down a little in price first but even at $300, this is pretty good.
Coming from Teddy I can see why people will give in to not finding it as a good watch. But, coming from me, who has worn it almost everyday, it is very comfortable. For whatever they’re selling now, I do recommend. I bought this exact dialed model for $315. Definitely worth it. It is made well. It has weight to it. The build is robust. The presidential bracelet is definitely comfortable, and the case itself sits comfortably on your wrist. My Citizen watch collection is now up to 6 watches, but when I only had 2 watches, the Tsuyosa and the black stiletto, I did wear the Tsuyosa everyday for maybe 2 months. It’s one of those watches that just stands out. Truly have gotten so money compliments on it, since that yellow dial stands out a lot! I respect Teddys opinion on this watch, but truly you’re getting waaaay more watch than its worth in my opinion. I haven’t seen what they’re going for now as of mid-January, but even if its $350-$400, In my opinion its way worth it. It has a Sapphire crystal, mineral glass back crystal, stainless steel case, bezel, bracelet. So this watch will definitely hold up. Obviously depends how the wearer treats it. If you’re looking into getting the Tsuyosa… get it. If you can get your hands on the yellow dial, you will not regret it once you see it in person. Once you have it sized and adjusted, you wont want to take it off.
With the recent Seiko QC issues, i'd choose Citizen any day over Seiko. the design, spec and price is just perfection. this model definitely needs to be released for international market rather than just some Asian market.
Another reason to buy at a dealer not some guy online
Have this watch for a momth and i absolutely love it….citizen is killing it last few months!!! Bunch of cool new stuff
FWIW: Due to delivery bottlenecks, Citizen has partially installed the (superior) 8215 movement without advertising it much. In particular, watches produced in late 22 and early 23 indeed DO have hacking.
Mine says 8210, still has hacking. Got scared it was fake for a second
@@rony95321 they all do. Citizen changed the movement without declaring it. Mine says 8210 also. Still loving it ❤️
Useless feature for 99% of people
@@matyasd007 Nahh, you are thinking that it's not important for you, and that's fair. But don't mistake yourself for 99% of people.
how does the miyota 8322 stack up against the 8210 movement?
Had these on my radar for some time. Definitely will find it's way into my watch box soon
I won this watch, and had so many complements. The one I have has the green dial. I really like the style, the size and it’s wearability. Good bang for the money. Of course it has its short comes like the clasp and the inconstant design language with the rounded bracelet and the edged case. But all been said I really like it. It’s a lot better on my wrist than the PRX as it has 45 mm lug to lug. Thanks Ted for the review.
How does the battery work? Do I have to replace it every so often? I have an eco-drive citizen watch, so it might be a hassle to keep changing it.
I have one in the black dial. I love it as a daily driver. +7 to +12 per day, mitigated when leaving crown up at night. The clasp is pretty bad but the bracelet looks great and looks a lot more expensive than it really it is.
why crown up at night?
@@joshbowen2717slows it down if it's fast
I like Citizen and have 2 now and really enjoy wearing them, don't feel guilty as they are affordable, but wasn't sure on this one and needed Teddy's seal of approval. I'm more than happy to get it now. Plus the black one is going for £170, so what am I waiting for! Great video as usual.
Thank you Teddy. It is great to see affordability, quality and good looks in one package. Thank you for bringing it to us. Happy New Year!
Decided to go with the white quartz Tissot PRX (the only quartz in my collection), and the Citizen Tsuyosa Tiffany blue NJ0151-88M (was after the yellow one since the start, however when I saw the Tiffany blue ....) . Love them both.
Great video as always Teddy.
Where did you purchase the Tiffany blue Tsuyosa? I’ve been trying to get my hands on it. Or the yellow
Can't decide between the Tiffany blue or yellow
I have an old Citizen 21 from 1972. Looks the same, but with day date. Has the same crown position and requires a crown winding tool even though it is an automatic. Keeps excellent time +4 secs a day. Bracelet gave out long ago, so using a croc skin leather.
Hope Citizen will also offer it with the smoother highbeat 9015 movement, which would also allow them to make it thinner.
Ditto
Is the 9 thinner? I thought they were basically the same movement with a different main spring
Agreed. Eco drive I'd also like to see. Miyota should retire the 8000 series it sucks
They've been available in Europe for several months now. Sold (out) pretty fast everywhere. Nearly no stock atm. And there are only four colors (green, yellow, black and blue) here. I think the American market is pretty comparable. It will sell there very well as well.
Btw. From Asia you can get an ice blue one. I have it and love it. You can also get a two tone, a camouflage, a fumé blue and a red dial in gold case and bracelet.
I bought mine a week ago on Amazon. Im also from EU ;)
@@TheCatchKa back in stock :)
I think the citizen NB1050 would be the watch you should be talking about Teddy. It's more refined , has hacking, better dial, smoother sweep and you can swap out the bracelet with a leather strap if you don't like the included metal bracelet.
its a completely different watch though
Still more comparable to PRX price wise & arguably a better watch.
I 100% agree with this, the NB1050 is a far superior watch with a better movement. They need to release this one with an integrated bracelet, (or even a titanium option).. These cheap models are just a cash grab, hypetrain thing.
I bought this exact watch. It is a masterpiece. It is beautiful to look at, the color of the dial as well as the angles and the finish are top rate. The only complaint is the clasp, it works well but for a few more dollars I would like to see a superior clasp.
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I’ve had this watch on my radar for a bit, excellent video!
This was on the table when deciding what my everyday auto should be...I went for a Tisell Explorer 36. Better movement, better wearing dimensions, standard lugs, DAMN GOOD BRACELET and overall that proven Rolex design...
I just bought the yellow version today, Teddy, and mine DOES hack. Miyota have upgraded their 82xx movements and the latest version does hack now 😁👍🏽
I got 8210 in mine NJ0100-46L.. Its a movement from 1974.
I got mine just before Christmas, in Germany, and mine also has a second stop. Due to the high demand, Citizen has installed a movement higher without marking it.
Thinking that yellow dial is great! Definitely different and stands out. A conversation piece at a party.
I bought this watch when i was on vacation in Philippines. Been wearing it for a month now and i love it so far 😊
Just bought the Yellow. The yellow face is metallic and the bracellet is smooth. I bought it because my fave color is yellow. This watch looks way better in hand and people stare at my wrist alot 😁👍🏾
Just got the orange dial for Christmas. Love it 🧡
It was quite the wait to get my hands on one of these here in India. The Citizen store here prominently advertised it, yet had none in stock for months on end. It was only 3 months ago that I chanced upon one and jumped at the opportunity to get it, and at a discount at that. It's a great fit and I look forward to the day I get a PRX to complement it with.
I saw them on discount in pretty much every watch store in India and in the airport just a few months back...
how much?
how much you got it for?
@@navmotorsports I bought it on tata cliq for 32k
I snapped the green version of this for £220 in London. I actually for a Seiko 5 SKX from the store for around £250, so could bargain a bit on this piece. Looks great so far. Don't know such kind of discounts on watches are possible. New to watches.
Just bought this watch an hour before this video!! Stunner to see. The clasp is very slim and i like that and it fits the watch. Yes i like this watch very much!! Greetings from Holland
I've just bought 2 of the prx blue and green dial they are absolutely beautiful watches I recommend any1 to pick up 1 of these, they look great on the wrist
From other videos I've seen it does have hacking, only con for me is the 50m water resistance, I'm going to be picking one for sure
Next the citizen nb1050 all 3 colors are amazing the case is better than anything south of gran seiko the movement is a 9011 so solid the lumes better the hands are the same besides the second hand and the lume the hour markers are nicer with clean duel finishing and overall it’s this watches daddy in every way even down the the clasp and bracelet they kicker must be the price right? WRONG it’s only 50-100$ more for what we really all want out of citizen. It’s also got the duratec coating and it hasn’t scratched yet but it will dent lol
This channel and wrist watch revival got me diving head first into the watch hobby...😂. Before I never batted an eye when it came to watches but now I cant help myself from looking at people's wrist when I pass them by to see if I recognize any watches.. help meee
Same here😭
Ugh would love a 38 or 36mm version of this. Love the presidential bracelet and simple dial
I purchased this one for my B day, it's out for delivery today. I'm so excited to add to my watch collection.
How is it? Thinking about getting one
This has been on my list since it came out. Gorgeous watch
Teddy, I have purchased the yellow and turquoise colours really nice watch and very comfortable to wear, no issues with the bracelet whatsoever. Thank you for the review.
I just received my Citizen Tsuyosa in the same color. Was surprised to see that it does indeed hack. I googled it and apparently newer Miyota 82 series have this feature. 👍
It’s also half the price of the PRX if you get an automatic in both. I just wish they would put the crown back in the proper position at 3 o’clock.
This is my every-other-day watch with my Rolex Subby. Love this Citizen; I have the blue dial.
Superb video. Great watch at the price point. Can see the stark inspiration of bigger brands. The crown is probably the most quirky thing about it.
Thanks Teddy for your review, I am a watch enthusiast, but I am mostly motivated by the aesthetics, and the spectrum of colours of these watches seem really appealing.
Just got this watch for $200. Not a precision instrument, nor does it have the fit and finish that even my Tudor Black Bay 41 has…….but for the price, it serves its purpose well. The dial makes it more of a fashion watch IMO but even though the clasp is a cheaper style, I find the bracelet more comfortable than my PRX. It’s a fun watch at a very competitive price for an automatic movement.
Hey nice video, just bought one with a green dial after watching this, a beautiful classy watch. Citizen does not miss.
Teddy I absolutely love your website, and although I have yet to purchase a watch from your store I do indeed plan on getting one soon! I like how your budget friendly section showcases the best watches for the price.
I havent bought a watch in a while, so this past week or so I've been looking at the green dial version of this watch. I don't feel like spending 300 on myself, but I rlly like it. I'm conflicted 😔
Treat your self
Go for it
If you can afford it then go for it
If you buy it and use it 5 days a week for a year you would have paid $1.15 a day to use it
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the amzwatch, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
Absolutely love my new yellow tsuyosa, fits me great as a smaller wristed guy
September 2024 these are available in the USA. I bought mine in Japan anyway because I think that’s a cool story ❤ Had I bought in the US I would have saved $19.50 after tax. I bought yellow, but also really liked the Tiffany blue. Yellow was the right choice. It’s so radiant in the light. I love the jubilee band & despite the cons teddy brought up, I think I will be very happy with this. I’ve only had it for less than 24 hours. My first foray into citizen. I already have a Seiko 5 champagne dial with a Milanese band.
The yellow is so cool and happy. So much cooler than the moon swatch!
I have it but will be bringing it back. Wore it for 48 ! Hours, ran almost 15 ! Minutes behind and after an hour it stopped.
Copped the black dial. Clean looking watch. It’s my daily rite now.
I basically bought that watch Citizen NH8350-08E, almost same Myota movement from Amazon for $99. Only the one I bought has day and date, leather instead of that yuck bracelet. Watch does not have a very long power reserve but I like it for ninety-nine dollars, that's all it's worth. Sean.
I bought a blue Tsuyosa NJ0150-81L .
This watch is really nice, it runs +10sec / day, wears fairly comfortable, and easy to size, and looks good. I got a super deal and spent around 220 euro buying it.
The handwinding experience is bad, so the best way is to use a finger tip, and roll the underside of crown to wind it. 10 -15 times is enough if the watch ran out of power and stopped.
can you confirm, that there really is no second stop to set the time? in youtube there are some videos, where people experience a second stop, while some dont. that is kinda strange
@@David2580 The time and date can be set just the same as any other regular watch, however the seconds hand does not "hack" or stop running while doing so.
I bought this watch and it’s an incredible watch . It’s very classy upscale watch . I ❤ it .
FYI - This watch line isn't sold in Japan, although they do have the NB1050 line which is similar but is 38mm with the 9000 Miyota series and no cyclops.
Interesting Teddy, though I'd have weighed a different Citizen to the PRX. Namely the NB6010-81L Serie 8. Both mechanical, angular bracelets though the series 8 case is using an angular design language... similar prices (mechanical PRX). Both very modern, with elements of 70s retro. Both divisive too (love em or hate em). Its all good!!
Waiting on the “Tiffany” dial variant of this watch to arrive. Can’t wait to have it on my wrist! Thanks for reviewing the yellow version with a solid review as always
Then you can flip it for 100x price right? 🙄
@@muffemod it’s a citizen lol I’m going to wear it as a fun watch, I wear the watches I buy, who pissed in your drink
there is a kinda tiffany blue variant available
@@danielkim5879 Whoa! Slow down there Internet Annie Oakley! I guess the obvious joke wasn't obvious enough. 😅
@@muffemod it was a shit joke
I just bought this today, it’s way better in person, that dial is beautiful.👌
Personally, better than PRX.. same price range, but with mechanical auto movement... What else to be debated?
Being Swiss Made, is not always the selling point.. look up to what you get for the price
And never underestimate citizen / miyota movement... I own several swiss watches, and my 8203 calibre Fugu outperforms most of them in terms of accuracy
For $300 it’s a great deal for a Summer-time watch👍
Fantastic looking watch - Oyster Perpetual vibes - pity about the small crown at 4 o’clock - with a larger crown at 3 o’clock they’d have slayed it
In europe they are also available bought the black dial and for the price point its a good watch the clasp is indeed the only thing that feels cheap but the rest of the watch is nice
I really like the look of this watch. Great summer watch for us in the southern hemisphere right now
Merry Christmas Teddy: I think this is a fun watch and though I haven't seen the other colors it comes in, I like this yellow. I think it would make a fun summer watch and a nice addition to any collection. Have a happy new year.
I recently bought the one with yellow dial and I was pleasantly surprised that it has hacking.
I found out that the ones that were produced earlier in fact did not have hacking, but the newest one does.
Worn it for a while, a nice, fresh summer watch.
The yellow seriously pops
bought this a month ago in blue, i have to say i freaking love it
So glad your making a video on this one. In one of my watch groups on FB this yellow dial has been popping up in everyone’s collection it seems
@Teddy I inquired directly, and citizen support replied that newer models, from the end of November perhaps, had caliber 8210 with hacking function. I just wished they announced it publicly.
Thanks for sharing but what is hacking? Sorry all of my citizens are Eco Drive...
bought this 3 months ago i love it works perfect as a everyday watch
I bought one a couple of weeks ago sodium jewelry store thought it looked nice in a teal color and it is very comfortable to wear
I bought this watch about 4months ago. Lovely watch Lovely dial. Can't complain
i own the yellow, imported it from asia, for a regular guy and watch head, its a great summer watch, very shiny, confy. the yellow dial in the sunlight is very nice
i dont think comparing to the prx is fair due to price is more than double.
good video mate!
If you compare to the quartz PRX it's very close in price
Err.. Isn't that a "different watch".
@@fark69 agree!
I had one of these yellow Tsuyosa. Very important points to note: 1) the movement is the loudest I ever had ... not generally bothered, but this one was almost like having a cheese grater on wrist; 2) the bracelet is decent, but edges are a bit sharp; 3) the slight metallic sheen of the yellow sunburst dial looks a lot better than on screen. Anyway, for the price this is an excellent watch. If you like it, buy it... just don't pay above RRP.
Movement is from 1974. I have it in mine
NJ0100-46L and i cant even hear it only rotor is loud
I would rather buy a quartz prx for the same money. Nice alternative for those who want something colourful though.
Just got my tsuyosa, and I can confirm that mine has both hand winding and hacking movement
The same here. I was pleasantly surprised to find the hacking feature after watching this review whilst waiting for mine to arrive 😅
Two months ago I'd planned to buy a Citizen Tsuyosa in that beautiful golden-yellow dial. They akso have several other dial colors that are also striking but I fell in love with the yellow. However, when shopping online I came across the Citizen Promaster Land Titanium with the blue dial. It has the Eco Drive but I figured I'd give it a chance for the money, The Promaster Land was generally getting good reviews except that the radio time setting only works smoothly in Japan. In the US you have a klunky way to use a time signal via Internet radio, but I just manually set it when necessary. Otherwise, a beautiful watch, a really beautiful titanium bracelet, and the price was only a little more than the Tsuyosa so I bought it instead, As far as the Tsuyosa, I already have a Tissot PRX Automatic so no real need for another sports watch of that design (unless someone were to help me out with a Vacheron Constantin 222 in yellow gold! I might then be willing to flip the PRX).
What website were you going to buy this from? Struggling to find a reputable one.
@@Brickcellent I generally buy watches through Chrono24. Generally you'll have a number of different sellers to choose from so you can usually find a great deal both on price and shipping. Surprisingly, I found the Promaster from a seller in Spain, but later found some at Japanese sites that offered a green dial version I preferred. Sometimes (as in this case) it matters the words you use in your search, so I now try a few different searches before making a final decision. I've been very happy with every buy through Chrono24 and have gotten several exceptional deals on watches from Japanese sellers.
I've replaced the clasp with a solid one. It feels much better now.
This is somewhat like the Seiko Recraft series of automatics in my mind, just for a different style of watch. They make for a great introduction to automatic watches as they are simple and still good looking, while also lacking some features that might otherwise go unnoticed on more expensive offerings if you jumped straight to them instead.
I got a SNKM97 on sale for just over $120 not too long ago, and it's taught me a lot about owning an automatic. Previously I've only owned quartz movements so it definitely takes some adjustment, but seeing the movement work and hearing it tick when you hold it to your ear is definitely rewarding. I now know just how much I'd like a hackable movement though!
Many colors available. Dark blue looks classy.
I own the blue one. Another one best buy from Citizen
I got the ice/tiffany blue color. It’s so lovely. I like it more than my dark green prx powermatic80
Just purchased this watch in the green dial variant. Looks really good but the wrist band is where I feel like it falls short. But overall satisfied with my purchase. Best bang for your buck
Cant decide, green, blue or yellow. I want a green PRX but i got the blue one. So im thinking a green one of this watch. Does it have a Nice sunburst?
@@Zsweeze Yes, it does and looks really good
No date and better bracelet, this piece would have been a straight killer!
Ordered the yellow version yesterday, it is my third Citizen. Will not be the last.
have this watch, with the green dial really like it! and it does have hacking by the way on mine anyway. solid build and would definitely consider citizen again but looking for a swiss watch next!
That couple seconds side by side with the prx killed the tsuyosa for me
Definitely like this more than the PRX. For me, the PRX is too sharp and the edges are too angular where the case meets the bracelet. I like this smoother design better. Less jarring and much more reminiscent of the Rolex OP.