This is the value of this channel. Would never have considered a Citizen before or purchased Certina and Timex without your great videos. My girlfriend also rocking a turquoise Doxa and she's into this mad hobby now! Good luck this year and continued growth
Great review! I love that color. It also seems like you have better sound in this video than a whole bunch of your prior videos. Keep it up, it was nice to finally hear you without struggling!
Citizen always had the integrated bracelet from back in the early 90s. They are definitely riding on the popularity of the prx to also dig into citizen’s own archives for a similar design.
I must say... It's been a few months now, maybe even a year for me. Now that it is 2023, I can safely say you provide the best watch enthusiast content on RU-vid. Please keep on !
Well said! I think Andrei provides the best combo of: true watch enthusiast opinions (not being shadowed by other hidden agenda items or interests…), amazing videography, genuine and fresh insight with unique ideas and all this done in a fun, laid back, relaxed attitude always enjoyable to watch! 👍
Great review! I own the PRX 40 mm quartz in dark green and now I'm waiting for the yellow Tsuyosa that should arrive at my AD in March. Can't wait to see this color, I'm sure it looks great in real life!
Great review to kick off 2023🎉 What an unknown gem from Citizen (unknown by me, prior to watching). A milled clasp from AliX for 7.00 USD would really elevate this, and I really like the integrated brac. Regarding the hands being thinner than the indices, I'd have subconsciously noticed but never been able to articulate just what did seem a bit off about the dial - that is a very astute observation and the exact reason I love this channel. That's a very baffling design choice; just match the hands to the indicies for a clean, intentional look, and ditch the cyclops.
I prefer the newish 'NB' models citizen released. They are a bit more expensive but you get a much nicer bracelet, 9 series miyota movement and a crisper finish. However they havent gone for the yellow yet. One can hope.
I have bought both the green one and the yellow one, the latter sold after one month. I must say that I like it and it's a wonderful watch, but it's biggest drawback is the crown which is quite frustrating to use.
I have it on my B&B Shop wishlist for 3 or 4 months now, waiting patiently for a discount, but with the flurry of recent reviewsI'm afraid it lost that "sleeper" quality and has become a bit too mainstream for me :( Still, I'm happy for them! Stylistically, I thought this one would rather match up to the Gentleman, but seeing it next to the PRX proves your point. I still think they sit somewhat between the two Tissots and that is actually great.
@@NANITICK, yours couldn't be ignorance, as b&b is a Romanian watch retailer/online shop, so knowing it wouldn't do you any good. However, depending on which part of the world you live in, here are some names: Ashford, Gnomon, Serious Watches, Watch Shop. Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with :)
What a pop of color ! Lovely balanced dimensions. Not a fan of integrated bracelets for 2 reasons: 1) I usually get bored of a certain combo and like to swap with a leather/rubber/nato and 2) all the watches with integrated bracelets I have tried on, have a funny skewed way to sit on my wrist. It must be something in my wrist/ulna bone configuration that make them feel this way. Anyway, I plan to try on both of these two watches later on today … :) cheers and thanks for another great video!
You can buy Tissot leather straps for the PRX now. There is a black and a blue one with a quick release mechanism. Not sure about 3rd party straps though.
I was just gifted the PRX quartz with blue dial. I love it more the more I wear it. Sadly in my country the Citizen costs more than the quartz PRX and a little bit cheaper than the Automatic PRX. Really nice video, you got yourselves a subsciber.
I'll go with the PRX for this comparison, though I like Citizen as a brand as well. I have the PRX Powermatic 80 with the blue dial and love it. Looks great, very versatile, gets lots of positive comments, comfortable, great quality...no complaints. Keeper watch. This Citizen looks nice enough, no real complaints, though I don't like the cyclops and the bracelet looks a bit average. My main complaint is availability: I live in Australia and Citizen Aus have not appeared to release them here yet. They seem really hard to get hold of.
@@BraveBeaters yeah I can get it online I was just hoping to see it in person cause the colour looks nice in pictures but i might hate it. Also would rather not get it shipped internationally.
Salutari again! As always, amazing production, informative and fun content. Thanks for a great start in the new year. Hopefully it will be a productive one for everyone. All the best. PS Do you maybe have a VERO profile? Cheers
I am broke because of almost all these branded watches are releasing awesome watches that are very hard to resist.. Tissot, Timex, Seiko, Casio & Citizen they are all simply irresistible.. but I must choose only one brand & my most favorite is the tissot prx..
I have the bicolor version of the Citizen and it’s great. My first bico watch ever 😁 I don’t mind the bracelet quality or a similarity to OP (I own white op 36). Visually I like both - citizen and prx. I’m still considering getting black prx Auto in the future. It’s a nice modern watch. My bicolor citizen is much more of a vintage feeling watch which I tend to wear with business casual outfits. Both are great and I agree with your statement at the end - citizen may be a little bit better value for money but prx is a better watch overall.
Nice to see Citizen get a bit more exposure on their auto's , sure the 8 series isn't the crowd pleaser like the nh35/6 etc but as reliable & accurate . The prx is nice enough but for the equivalent price reckon i'd plum for a 9' series Citizen offering , problem is availability outside japan most of the time . Two decent watches inevitably compared but with an obvious price disparity , i think the Tsuyosa is fair shout . Nicely covered bb.
I have 10 citizens watch various models love all of them I have no issues with them and find them good value and fantastic quality . I'm waiting for this one to come from citizen love the colour
I love rolexes. I consider it to be the perfect gentleman's watch perfect to wear with a suit but blends very well with casual attire going from 36mm-40mm it is by far very comfortable to wear. Thats why when citizen or seiko provide an affordable alternative with a very comparable quality it makes it like tomato/tomatoe comparison sure if you want the prestigious rolex name for at $10k starting point by all means feel free to splurge, however a watch that can meet those standards at under $1k by all means it leaves you with over at least $9k to use elsewhere.
Citizen tsuyosa it is the best watch for its money in automatic. it looks very similar to a rolex model, I am very happy and satisfied with my purchase
Brilliant watch, I don't agree with the inspiration behind it though. Citizen have a lot of similar looking pieces in their vintage lines, especially around the 70s. As do Seiko and a lot of other brands. Very popular look at that type of time
I feel like the Citizen would look a bit better with a flatter bracelet, however I think it's a bit better than the PRX. Also, a little known problem with the PRX is that is uses a "synthetic"(plastic) escapement, which will wear out and has to be replaced by Swatch, as they don't sell the part, whereas the Citizen can be serviced. Ironically, the quartz PRX might be easier to keep running in the long run. I do think a bit of a higher end variant with a 9 series movement instead of the 8 series could be better as it'd be more accurate and thinner. P.S. Un An Nou fericit și toate cele bune!
The Powermatic 80.611 with Nivachron balance spring has no plastic in it. First versions (80.111) only had the plastic escapement. No problems with servicing a Powermatic 80, personally I had two watches with the movement serviced and regulated.
@@jrgdrumsandwatches Check Tissot's website, they use the 80.111 for the PRX, with plastic, hence the "HIGH-TECH ESCAPEMENT" text on the rotor. I don't know how they released the versions of the Powermatic 80 chronologically but the 80.111 is definitely not a "first" version that was phased out. They're still using it. I think it's more like a gradation 80.1XX is plastic parts, 80.6XX is sort of standard, 80.8XX has a Silicon hairspring and can be COSC.
As I am getting older and my eye site is gotten worse, I appreciate the magnification aka Cyclops window. I would take the citizens over the Tissot price being no factor.
If I may join the conversation with my opinion based on experience living daily with a PRX 35mm quartz - the proportions, sizing, fit & finish, build quality and general ownership pleasure make it a very difficult watch to beat - I have owned a few higher end watches and can honestly say nothing I have owned (or tried) fits as well - which is surprising for such a ‘small’ watch - perhaps an older Rolex OP or Omega Aqua Terra but these cost thousands more - I haven’t found anything in between that comes even close - while I can’t quite say the PRX is a true ‘luxury’ watch it isn’t far off and is actually better finished than many watches I’ve tried costing 5 times as much - certainly it can be regarded as a ‘premium’ watch - for me the 35mm quartz is the ‘purist option because it’s essentially a 1 for 1 remake of the original Seastar upon which it is based - honestly though? I think about the only watch that could tempt me away would be the Vacheron Constantine 222 vintage size but at 100k? - I’ll stick with the PRX
The Citizen Tsuyosa is a reallly beautiful watch in my eyes however, I would ratehr wear the green dial than the yellow one. Nevertheless I think that all color variants are extraordinarily well choosen. I like the simplicity, the combination between the case and the beautiful bracelet and the reasonable size of 39 mm. I like it even more than the Tissot Prx. A watch I am definitely considering to buy.
I have 3 and the green one is by far my favorite followed by the blue and then yellow, debating gold with red face but I think I'd get tired of the same style.
The Tsuyosa is a great looking watch, but the fact that the movement is non-hacking and the crown is so extremely small and flimsy are holding me back from buying it. On top, while the black and blue version are widely available for reasonable money, the yellow one is constantly out of stock, and resale prices are sky-rocketing to ridiculous amounts. If the yellow one will ever be available for the same price as the black and blue ones, I will most likely get one!
@@BraveBeaters Thanks for replying! Yes, here in Europe it's currently unavailable unfortunately. I wouldn't get the black or blue one, but with the yellow one, I'm willing to look past its minor flaws and give it a try.
Informative review. I really like the look of the Citizen. The dial color is very eye-catching! Might have to add it to my collection. Stay safe and healthy! No link to purchase? Sad.
Does it sound weird that I don't want a Citizen watch that is mechanical? Not getting an Eco-Drive is like getting a Subaru that isn't all wheel drive. Eco-Drive is what makes Citizen special.
Both watches are great and I had the green version of this Citizen before it was released officially to the European market. But both the Tissot and Citizen are too big for my 17cm wrist. Maybe they fit well but the look of both watches are more classic than pure sport. I wouldnt call them dress watches but the purpose screams for a smaller case size plus the Citizen is not well proportioned on the dial. So I found the Seiko 5 SNK665 with the phenomanel globe dial and a 38mm case size. Unfortunately these watches are no longer produced and although I paid for a used one more than the listprice, it was still lower than both options here. But let me tell you, that if the Tissot or Citizen comes in 37/38mm version, I will be the first one to buy one :)
great video and thanks for pointing out the pros & cons. I like the Citizen brand but in this case it seems that I would opt for the Tissot? Thanks so much!
Nice review 😍 I’d like to know your thoughts about the fact that Tissot prx powermatic 80 cannot be served, the movement have no traditional regulator! I mean what’s the point in buying an automatic watch where you can’t do a proper service on the movement? The new Tissot movements are disposable!
I m big fan of japanese watches, i have a few seiko watches and they worked perfectly. Also, i m thinking of buying green tsuyosa...what do you thing about that miyota movement, is it reliable ?
Tried it on the dial is just too big for me. I think there's off in the proportion of it. I hope they release a smaller version just like the prx but I'm still not sure if it will fix the "problem". The bracelet is good but the design does not integrate well with the head. The PRX has a more apealing overall look. I'm a big Citizen fan it is my first watch I just think they could've taken their time and design it better. Hopefully they release a new version of this.
Offer the rainbow of colour options on the Tissot PRX like Rolex and Cartier did also improve the lume cause say it or not we are all lume junkies and last but not least a screw down crown and there you have it a perfect all rounder.
This is a great watch for fans of Datejust type look who only want to spend affordable amounts of money. My only moan is that the face just looks a little plain, perhaps the baton hands could have been beefier. Interestingly the watch looks best when wore as the dimensions, thickness and president bracelet start to stand out. How small can the bracelet be adjusted? Would it fit 6" wrists?
Love the Citizen brand and what they offer considering the price but as you said this one has some design flaws, especially the size of the hands, they're too thin and the crown isn't fully functional as it should be. If they used one of their 9 series movements in this watch with a normal crown and bigger hands, then this could be perfect. But overall I still think the PRX presents better value and much better design and is a better watch either quartz or automatic.
@@BraveBeaters I'm talking about the brand Titan. They do make some insanely good watches but yet I don't see them being very popular among the western watch collector community. Maybe check them out if you can.
