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Citizen Tsuyosa ShorevsZelos Helmsman 3

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Tsuyosa Shore
CitizenTsuyosa Shore
MSRP $495
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuyosa Shore40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Tsuyosa Shore42h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Tsuyosa Shore100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Tsuyosa Shore$495
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
9mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Navy
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8210
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$529

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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