Getting a feel for the sporty versions of the Japanese brand's big hit

When discussing super-affordable entry-level watches with enthusiasts, the name Citizen Tsuyosa is likely to come up. Since the Japanese brand first unveiled the Tsuyosa in 2022, the line has become incredibly popular. Over the past four years, we have seen striking new dial variations of the inaugural 40mm versions, smaller 37mm variations, and a series of small-seconds models. For its newest addition to the lineup, Citizen has transformed the elegant daily wearer into a stylish sports watch. The addition of a rotatable bezel and improved specs has made the new Tsuyosa Shore series another potential fan favorite. I had a chance to learn more about these new watches.

My last experience with a Tsuyosa wasn’t with one of the brand’s regular models. Just a few months ago, I was lucky enough to go hands-on with the fun Citizen × Seconde/Seconde/ Tsuyosa Limited Edition .…