Citizen Tsuyosa Ice Blue Mechanical Sapphire Glass Watch NJ0151-88M, Ice Blue, Bracelet

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The bracelet and clasp are very much in line with what can be found on most of Citizen’s entry-level models, and while the clasp is ultimately more than serviceable, it doesn’t quite offer a premium feel due to its thin construction and stamped (rather than machined) components. Since third-party strap alternatives are inherently rather limited for integrated bracelet watches, I’m always a bit more critical of what manufacturers choose to fit to them, and while the bracelet for the Citizen NJ015 Automatic “Tsuyosa” is completely acceptable for a watch at this price point, I do wish that the clasp had a slightly more premium feel to its overall design and construction. Inside the case, no surprise. The Tsuyosa Collection features the in-house calibre 8210, which is a pillar of the entry-level series – also shared with the Promaster watches, yet with day-date display. This automatic movement runs at 3Hz frequency and stores up to 40 hours of power reserve. It here presented in a relatively unfinished way, with golden-coloured elements. Availability & Price

The concept of the sporty-chic watch, also named luxury sports watch – that of the integrated steel watch of the 1970s made popular by AP and Genta with the Royal Oak – is hotter than ever, with interpretations found in all segments of the industry. Recently, we’ve seen serious entry-level brands entering the race, with Tissot and its PRX stealing the show. There’s now a new and very well-armed contender on the field, a new sporty-chic automatic watch with integrated bracelet coming from Japan, with an unbeatable price… Meet the new Citizen Tsuyosa Collection. Released last year, the Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic made quite some noise at the time of its presentation… Surfing the trend for sporty-chic watches with integrated bracelets and a cool 1970s/1980s vibe, it was probably one of the most accessible options in this crowded market. We reviewed it, and we liked it. Sure, its very accessible price means some concessions have been made, but it looks and feels good. And now, it even looks cooler with the introduction of four new editions that will certainly increase the hype surrounding these sporty-chic watches by Citizen.Powering the Citizen NJ015 Automatic “Tsuyosa” series in the brand’s Caliber 8210 automatic movement, and since Citizen owns the movement manufacturer Miyota, the Citizen Cal. 8210 is essentially the brand’s own version of the venerable Miyota 8215. Running at a frequency of 21,600vph (3 Hz) with a power reserve of approximately 40 hours, the underlying design of the Citizen Caliber 8210 is very much a known-quantity, although it does offer a unique appearance with a combination of both standard and gilt-finished components, along with being fitted with a Citizen-signed oscillating weight.

Connected to the semi-integrated lugs of the Citizen NJ015 Automatic “Tsuyosa” is a stainless steel bracelet, which features a rounded three-link design with brushed sides and high-polished centers that more-or-less echoes the style of the President bracelet from Rolex’s Day-Date collection. The bracelet itself tapers from 22mm wide where it meets the case down to 18mm where it connects to the clasp, although the bracelet actually attaches to the case with the 9mm wide center links that slot into the cut-outs that form the lugs. The links of the bracelet are completely solid, although the removable ones are secured by friction-fit pins rather than single-sided screws, and the clasp is a simple stamped assembly with a double push-button release that is signed with Citizen’s logo.