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Citizen Tsuyosa ShorevsVario Futurist

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Tsuyosa Shore
CitizenTsuyosa Shore
MSRP $495
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuyosa Shore40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Tsuyosa Shore42h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Tsuyosa Shore100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Tsuyosa Shore$495
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
9mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Navy
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8210
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore

The Citizen Tsuyosa Shore is widely regarded as a versatile sports-casual watch with a sunray-brushed dial, luminous hands and markers, and a 100-meter water resistance. It features a unidirectional rotating bezel with a 60-minute aluminum insert and a President-style bracelet noted for its comfort and mix of finishes. The watch is powered by the in-house automatic Calibre 8210 movement. While it offers 100m WR and a rotating bezel, it is not considered a true diver's watch as it does not meet ISO certification or tool-watch standards. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Tsuyosa Shore for its accessible pricing and everyday wearability as a lifestyle-oriented timepiece.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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