Which is cheaper, the Citizen Tsuyosa 60 or the Phoibos Leviathan?

At MSRP the Phoibos Leviathan is the cheaper of the two at $309, against $431 for the Citizen Tsuyosa 60 — a $122 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Tsuyosa 60 or the Phoibos Leviathan?

The Phoibos Leviathan wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Citizen Tsuyosa 60 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Tsuyosa 60 or the Phoibos Leviathan?

The Phoibos Leviathan is rated to 500m versus 50m for the Citizen Tsuyosa 60.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Citizen Tsuyosa 60 or the Phoibos Leviathan?

The Citizen Tsuyosa 60 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Leviathan.

What movement does the Citizen Tsuyosa 60 run compared to the Phoibos Leviathan?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Tsuyosa 60 uses the 8310 and the Phoibos Leviathan uses the NH 35.

Side by side

Citizen Tsuyosa 60vsPhoibos Leviathan

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

Citizen Tsuyosa 60

NK0020

MSRP $431

Phoibos Leviathan

phoibos-leviathan-py032b-500m-automatic-diver-watch-blue

MSRP $309

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tsuyosa 6040mm

Leviathan45mm

Power Reserve

Tsuyosa 6060h

Leviathan40h

Water Resistance

Tsuyosa 6050m

Leviathan500m

MSRP

Tsuyosa 60$431

Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

8310

NH 35

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$431

$309

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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 60

Owners widely praise the Citizen Tsuyosa 60 for its textured dial, refined 5-link bracelet, and upgraded 60-hour power reserve movement, with many finding it offers excellent value and attractive case finishing. Some owners note the small crown can be difficult to manipulate and wind. Accuracy figures vary, with one source stating -20 to +40 seconds per day, while others do not specify. The watch is priced starting at $575. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Tsuyosa 60 highly for its attractive dial and upgraded movement at its price point.

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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