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Citizen TsuyosavsPhoibos Argo

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Tsuyosa
CitizenTsuyosa
MSRP $356
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuyosa37mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Tsuyosa42h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Tsuyosa50m
Argo200m
MSRP
Tsuyosa$356
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
37mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
9mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Pink
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8210
SII NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$356
$345

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Citizen Tsuyosa

The Citizen Tsuyosa is praised for its gorgeous dial and nice finishing, with owners finding its white dial versatile and its wrist presence excellent. It is considered a fun, people-pleasing watch, especially for summer, and offers excellent value. However, the 40-hour power reserve requires resetting after weekends, and the integrated bracelet rattles. One owner notes the Miyota 8210 movement is noisy and considered boring for enthusiasts, with initial accuracy issues that resolved themselves. The US price of $450 is seen as too high, with better value around $300 in the EU. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Tsuyosa highly for its dial and finishing at the price, despite caveats regarding the bracelet and movement.

From video reviewers

The Citizen Tsuyosa's compact size and versatility are notable strengths, with the 37mm case being a welcome addition to the series. The watch's price point under SGD 600 is also a positive aspect. A weakness is the integrated bracelet's potential for rattle.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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