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Casual Wear: Close-Up with the Citizen “Tsuyosa” Collection
ArticleHands-on reviewDec 2025Roger Ruegger
Very positiveRecommends
Calls the Tsuyosa entry-level mechanical watchmaking at its best: a well-executed, fun integrated-bracelet sports watch at a very low price. Only minor quibbles about the hard-to-operate crown and the date magnifier.
Suits: Collectors wanting a holiday watch or gift, and newcomers to mechanical watches
What the review says, point by point
- Designpositive
- Sees a slightly '70s-inspired look reminiscent of an Oysterquartz with a 4 o'clock crown.
- Considers it a well-executed integrated sports watch that is fun to wear.
- Dialmixed
- Feels the sunray dial finish perfectly suits the retro-inspired design.
- Notes the date magnifying lens will not suit everyone.
- Case & proportionsmixed
- Expects the 40mm, 11.7mm case with compact lugs to suit most wearers comfortably.
- Appreciates that the 4 o'clock crown gives a slimmer appearance.
- Finds the crown somewhat difficult to operate.
- Wearabilitypositive
- Says the watch feels and looks fantastic when worn.
- Bracelet barely needed sizing, possibly due to balanced weight between head and bracelet.
- Bracelet & strappositive
- Describes a solid three-link bracelet with mixed brushed and polished finishing.
- Narrow end link allows some play, which adds to a casual wearing feel.
- Movementpositive
- Characterises the 8210 as an entry-level workhorse with nearly no decoration.
- The tested example achieved chronometer-level accuracy on the wrist.
- Valuepositive
- Considers the $450 price incredibly low and a prime example of the gateway category.
- Believes budget-conscious buyers do not have to compromise with it.
- Compared with
- Rolex Oysterquartz: Design likened to an Oysterquartz with a crown at 4 o'clock.
