Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150-56X

Should you buy the Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150-56X?

The Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150-56X is for someone who wants one automatic that looks sharp with a T-shirt or a suit and does not need babying. At $371.25 it ranks #1 of 10 in our Automatic Watches category and is the only Strong Buy. If you want a true dive watch for less, the Orient Kamasu RA-AA0003R adds 200m and a rotating bezel for $262.22. If you want the integrated look with an 80-hour reserve, the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Blue 40mm costs $850.00.

Where it earns its score

• Sapphire at this price. The anti-reflective sapphire crystal resists the desk-edge scratches that mark the Hardlex on the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SRPB41.
• Longest warranty here. Citizen's 5-year limited warranty beats the 3 years from Seiko and Bulova and the 2 years from Hamilton and Tissot.
• Strong owner scores. A 4.7-star average across 399 ratings gives a Satisfaction score of 94, tied for the best in the group.
• Integrated bracelet look. The 40mm case flows into its steel bracelet, the style that costs $850.00 on the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Blue 40mm.

What to know first

• Features is the lowest factor at 80. 50m water resistance covers swimming, but there is no rotating bezel or dive rating.
• 42-hour power reserve. Leave it off the wrist for two days and it will likely stop; the Tissot and Hamilton run about 80 hours.
• Integrated bracelet limits straps. The case is shaped for its own bracelet, so swapping to a standard strap is harder than on a lug-style watch.

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