Citizen
Tsuyosa Black Dial Watch
The Citizen Tsuyosa Black Dial Watch is an automatic wristwatch with a three-hand movement and date display at 3 o'clock, housed in a 40 mm stainless steel case with a 23 mm stainless steel bracelet and single-fold deployment clasp. It features a textured black dial with applied baton hour markers and luminous hands, sapphire crystal, an exhibition caseback, and 5 ATM water resistance. Made in Japan, it includes a signature storage case and is intended for everyday timekeeping.
- Color
- Black Dial
- Material
- Stainless steel case and band, sapphire glass
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches
Specifications
Citizen automatic stainless steel watch with a black dial, date indicator, sapphire glass and mesh-like band.
Three-hand automatic movement with date indicator, sapphire glass, stainless steel case, 5 ATM water resistance, mesh-like stainless-steel band, single-fold deployment clasp, signature storage case included, made in Japan.
- Color
- Black Dial · black
- Material
- Stainless steel case and band, sapphire glass
- Secondary
- glass
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches
Additional Attributes
- three-hand automatic movement
- date indicator
- black dial
- sapphire glass with superior scratch resistance and increased hardness
- stainless steel case
- water-resistant to 5 ATM
- mesh-like stainless-steel band
- single-fold deployment clasp
- signature storage case included
- made in Japan
- case width: 40 mm
- band width: 23 mm
Product Insights
Caliber 8210 automatic with 21 jewels and 21,600 vph 40 mm case wears compact, but bracelet end links add effective span Integrated three-link steel bracelet, not Milanese mesh Sapphire crystal with AR coating and cyclops date magnifier Entry-level automatic package with sapphire, display back and 5-year warranty Integrated bracelet, recessed crown and 5 ATM limit flexibility
Verified claims
- design
- Integrated-bracelet sports watch with a textured black dial
- movement
- Caliber 8210 automatic with 21 jewels and 21,600 vph
- accuracy
- Rated -20 to +40 seconds per day, with real-world drift possible
- movement_features
- Hacks, hand-winds and has quick-set date
- fit_and_sizing
- 40 mm case wears compact, but bracelet end links add effective span
- bracelet
- Integrated three-link steel bracelet, not Milanese mesh
- bracelet_sizing
- Friction-fit links, three micro-adjust holes, no half-links
- crystal
- Sapphire crystal with AR coating and cyclops date magnifier
- caseback
- Exhibition caseback shows the automatic movement
- water_resistance
- 5 ATM / 50 m rating for splashes and rain, not swimming
- lume
- Natulite lume on hands and markers, seconds hand unlumed
- dial
- Sunray black dial with high-contrast silver markers and hands
- crown
- Recessed 4 o'clock crown is fiddly to wind and set
- power_reserve
- About 40-42 hours; 8 hours of wear winds roughly a day
- date_setting
- Avoid quick-setting the date between 9 PM and 10 AM
- maintenance
- Service guidance varies: 2-3 years vs 5-7 years
- cleaning
- Clean steel bracelet with mild soap, soft brush, rinse and dry
- care
- Keep away from magnets, heat, chemicals and strong shocks
- styling
- Sporty integrated bracelet with a formal-leaning black dial
- value
- Entry-level automatic package with sapphire, display back and 5-year warranty
- tradeoffs
- Integrated bracelet, recessed crown and 5 ATM limit flexibility
Product record
- Title
- Tsuyosa Black Dial Watch
- Brand
- Citizen
- Price
- 750 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Everyday automatic wear with no battery to change
Wear the Citizen Tsuyosa as a self-winding mechanical watch: its automatic winding system charges the mainspring through the light motion of your wrist, so regular wear keeps it running. When fully wound, the Caliber 8210 movement runs for approximately 40 hours before stopping if the watch is left stationary. Some wearers may notice a subtle whirring sound from the freewheeling rotor, which one care guide describes as part of the watch's mechanical character.[1,2]
Manual Winding for Maintenance and Performance
To maintain optimal performance, it is recommended to manually wind the crown 5 to 10 times. Manual winding is particularly useful when the Tsuyosa has stopped completely after being unworn for several days, as relying solely on the automatic winding system is not advised. Using the recessed crown at four o'clock, approximately 30 to 40 turns from a dead stop will fully charge the 40-hour power reserve.[1,2]
Setting the time on the Tsuyosa Black Dial Watch
Pull the crown out to position 1 and turn it to set the hands to the correct time; if the watch is calendar equipped, pull the crown out to position 2 and take care not to confuse AM and PM. When the crown is pushed back to position 0, the watch resumes keeping time.[1]
Keeping the day and date set on your Tsuyosa
This Citizen Tsuyosa has a day and date calendar you can adjust yourself with the crown: pull it out, turn one way to set the date and the other way to set the day, then push it back in. When setting the calendar by hand, the manual describes a specific window of hours to work within, and one care guide cautions against adjusting the date late at night to avoid straining the movement.[1,2]
Everyday wear through splashes and rain
The Citizen Tsuyosa Black Dial carries a 5 ATM (50-meter) water-resistance rating, which the care guide says covers daily splashes and rain. It is not meant for submersion or high-velocity water, so keep it out of the shower or pool. Citizen's manual also advises keeping the crown in its normal position and not operating it while the watch is wet.[1,2,3]
Routine at-home cleaning for your Tsuyosa
Everyday wear can leave dirt, sweat, and dead skin cells on the Tsuyosa's polished stainless bracelet and case, and buildup can wear down bracelet pins or irritate skin over time. This is upkeep you can handle at home: with the crown pushed all the way in, gently scrub the bracelet and case with a soft-bristled toothbrush in mild warm water and dish soap, rinse, and dry thoroughly with a microfiber cloth. Occasionally turning the crown back and forth also helps keep dirt from making it hard to pull out—just avoid harsh chemicals or solvents, which can degrade the water-resistance gaskets.[1,2]
Keeping the Tsuyosa's movement serviced on schedule
Citizen recommends having this watch checked once every year or two for long, trouble-free use, and a care guide suggests a full professional service every 5 to 7 years depending on how often it is worn. Watch for signs it's due, like a much shorter power reserve, a gritty feel when hand-winding the crown, or running consistently too fast or slow. Servicing replenishes the movement's synthetic oils, which degrade over time and can lead to wear and reduced accuracy if left unaddressed.[1,2]
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing stainless steel wristwatch showing the dial, bezel, crown, and metal bracelet; textured black dial with applied baton hour markers and visible date window.
- Overall orientationFront view of the watch centered in the frame, showing the full dial, bezel, crown at roughly 4 o'clock, and bracelet extending above and below the case.
- Case and bezelAngular stainless steel case with a polished narrow bezel surrounding the crystal and brushed flat case surfaces at top and bottom of the case.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.74 · h 0.68 (high) - Dial textureBlack dial with a radiating textured guilloche pattern emanating from the center toward the edge.
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x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Hour markersApplied rectangular baton hour markers with luminous inset at each hour; double vertical batons at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions.
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x 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.52 · h 0.52 (high) - HandsThree hands: dauphine-style hour and minute hands with luminous center strips and a thin central seconds hand.
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x 0.28 · y 0.24 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Date windowDate display at approximately 3 o'clock with a magnifying cyclops lens over the crystal; visible date digits '28'.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - CrownKnurled stainless steel crown positioned at about 4 o'clock, projecting from the case side.
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x 0.82 · y 0.57 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - BraceletFive-link stainless steel bracelet with alternating brushed outer links and polished central links continuing above and below the case.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.75 · w 0.32 · h 0.25 (high) - Brand text on dial“CITIZEN”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high) - Movement labeling“AUTOMATIC”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - Date digits“28”
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x 0.70 · y 0.38 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain light gray background with soft shadows and even lighting; watch is centered and vertically aligned.
- Background and stagingNeutral light gray background occupying the full frame with a soft shadow under the watch indicating top-front lighting.
- Shot compositionVertical crop framing the watch centrally with equal negative space to left and right and the bracelet extending out of frame edges slightly at top and bottom.
- Reflections and highlightsSpecular highlights on polished bracelet links and bezel; subtle reflection on the crystal over the date window.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.74 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
stainless silver· case and bracelettextured black· dialwhite· hour markers and hand insets- 02
Product
Rear-facing stainless steel wristwatch showing an exhibition (transparent) caseback revealing the movement and a multi-link metal bracelet with a visible deployment clasp.
- Exhibition casebackRound stainless steel caseback with a circular transparent window exposing the mechanical movement and rotor.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Visible movement and rotorInterior mechanical movement visible through the caseback including a partially skeletonized rotor with engraved text and visible gears and screws.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Multi-link metal braceletFive-row metal bracelet with alternating brushed outer links and polished center links forming a jubilee-style pattern.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.48 · w 0.94 · h 0.42 (high) - Deployment claspPolished deployment clasp section visible at the top center of the bracelet band.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Caseback outer ring engravingsEngraved text around the metal caseback ring.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.16 · w 0.32 · h 0.26 (high) - Small blue screwA small blue-colored screw is visible within the exposed movement near the rotor.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.30 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium) - Legible dial text - CITIZEN WATCH CO.“CITIZEN WATCH CO.”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Legible caseback text - JAPAN MOV'T“JAPAN MOV'T”
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x 0.66 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Legible caseback text - WR5BAR“WR5BAR”
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.05 (high) - Partially legible caseback text - STAINLESS STEEL“STAINLESS STEEL”Partial
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.22 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a cropped rear-angle composition on a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and shallow depth of field.
- Shot compositionRear and side angle cropped to emphasize the caseback and bracelet; top of the watch case is near the upper right quadrant.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft even studio lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Shadow and reflectionSoft shadow beneath the bracelet and mild specular reflections on polished metal surfaces.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.82 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
polished silver· bracelet polished center linksbrushed steel· bracelet brushed outer linksbrushed silver· caseback ringmechanical metal· movement componentsblued steel· movement blued screw- Exhibition casebackRound stainless steel caseback with a circular transparent window exposing the mechanical movement and rotor.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Citizen
TSUYOSA Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NJ0150-56E | CITIZEN