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Citizen Tsuyosa AutomaticvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Tsuyosa Automatic
CitizenTsuyosa Automatic
MSRP $356
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuyosa Automatic40mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Tsuyosa Automatic42h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Tsuyosa Automatic50m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Tsuyosa Automatic$356
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
9.1mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8210
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$356
$350

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What people say

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Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic

The Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its Japanese construction quality and impressive fit and finish for the price. Enthusiasts appreciate its versatile design and fun dial colors, while reviewers note its retro feel and emulation of vintage dress watches. The watch is powered by Citizen's caliber 8322 movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. Criticisms include a cyclops date magnifier that some find undesirable, a bracelet that can be noisy and lacks significant tapering, and a 40mm case that wears large due to its thickness and broad lugs. One owner also found the 4 o'clock crown fiddly for winding. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic highly for its incredible bargain price and well-executed design.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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