Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic – Burgundy Dial – NJ0150-56W

Some watches become popular because of the name on the dial. Others earn their following because the design, specifications and price simply make sense.

The Citizen Tsuyosa falls firmly into the second category.

Reference NJ0150-56W pairs a versatile 40mm stainless-steel case with a striking burgundy-red dial and an integrated-style stainless-steel bracelet. Applied silver-tone hour markers and hands contrast sharply against the rich dial, while a date display beneath a cyclops magnifier at 3 o'clock adds a distinctly classic sports-watch touch.

The crown is tucked unobtrusively into the case at 4 o'clock, helping preserve the Tsuyosa's clean, almost uninterrupted case profile.

And unlike many watches in this price category, Citizen equips the Tsuyosa with a sapphire crystal rather than mineral glass.

Condition:

The stainless-steel case and bracelet show light surface marks consistent with normal previous wear. Overall, the watch presents very attractively.

The burgundy dial presents cleanly, with crisp printing, applied markers, hands and date display.

The sapphire crystal presents cleanly in our photographs.

The bracelet is accompanied by the additional links shown in our photographs, allowing considerable flexibility in sizing.

Please examine the photographs carefully. They show the actual watch offered for sale and form an important part of our condition description.

Movement & Performance:

Inside is Citizen's Calibre 8210 automatic movement, a 21-jewel mechanical movement operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour and providing approximately 40–42 hours of power reserve. The movement can be viewed through the watch's exhibition caseback.

Our timegrapher test produced an excellent result in the tested position: approximately 0 seconds per day, 236° amplitude and 0.4ms beat error.

These measurements represent a snapshot of the watch's performance at the time of inspection and are not a guarantee of accuracy in every position or under all wearing conditions.

No battery. No electronics driving the hands. The Tsuyosa is a traditional self-winding mechanical watch with a movement visible through the back.

Set:

This example is accompanied by the Citizen presentation box, paperwork and additional bracelet links shown in our photographs.

The photographs show the actual watch and accompanying items included with the sale.

Specifications:

• Brand: Citizen
• Collection: Tsuyosa
• Reference: NJ0150-56W
• Movement: Citizen Calibre 8210 automatic
• Jewels: 21
• Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour
• Power Reserve: Approximately 40–42 hours
• Case Diameter: 40mm
• Case Thickness: Approximately 11.7mm
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Dial: Burgundy / red
• Crystal: Sapphire with cyclops date magnifier
• Caseback: Exhibition / transparent
• Bracelet: Stainless steel
• Clasp: Fold-over clasp with push-button release
• Date: 3 o'clock
• Water Resistance: Factory rated 50m / 5 bar
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date

The Tsuyosa has become one of Citizen's most recognizable modern mechanical watches for good reason.

At 40mm, the proportions hit a sweet spot for an integrated-bracelet sports watch. Sapphire crystal is a significant upgrade over what is often found at this price point, and the automatic movement provides the mechanical character collectors want without turning the watch into something precious or impractical.

But this particular example is really about that burgundy dial.

Depending on the light, it can move from a restrained wine color to a much brighter red, giving an otherwise clean and relatively simple watch considerably more personality.

For someone buying a first automatic watch, it offers a remarkably accessible introduction to mechanical watchmaking. For an established collector, it's the sort of colorful, uncomplicated watch that's simply fun to wear.

Every watch offered by Redline Watch Co is carefully inspected, honestly represented, and selected for its character, quality and value. This watch has been carefully inspected and is guaranteed authentic. All components, markings, and movement characteristics are consistent with known examples of this model.