On Holden’s list, Eventually For Sure
Citizen Tsuyosa 60
The Citizen Tsuyosa 60 (NK0023-57L) is an everyday sports watch from Citizen: a 40 mm stainless steel case, 11.7 mm thick and 45 mm lug to lug, with an automatic 8310 movement and 50 m water resistance.
Going by its 45 mm lug to lug, it should sit within the flat top of a wrist of about 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) or larger.
Research found it at $575–625 list in the US (checked August 2026).
Specifications
From the research, with the sources for each group of facts. Unknown means no source confirmed it.
| The watch [1][2] | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Citizen |
| Reference | NK0023-57L |
| Category | Everyday / Sport |
| Production | Current (introduced 2025) |
| Case and size [1][2] | |
| Case diameter | 40 mm |
| Lug to lug | 45 mm |
| Thickness | 11.7 mm |
| Lug width | Unknown |
| Case material | Stainless steel (NK0023-57L rose-gold IP-coated; NK0024-54X two-tone yellow-gold IP) |
| Crystal | Flat sapphire with magnifier over the date |
| Water resistance | 5 bar (50 m) |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Movement [1][2][3] | |
| Movement | 8310, automatic |
| Power reserve | 60 hours (vs ~40–42 h in the prior 8210 generation) |
| Accuracy | -20 to +40 seconds/day (spec) |
| Bracelet [1][2] | |
| Bracelet or strap | Five-link jubilee-style steel bracelet (replaces original three-link); brushed outer links, polished inner links |
| Clasp | Concealed butterfly clasp, improved build quality (Monochrome) |
| Price and warranty (US) [1][2] | |
| List price (US) | $575–625 by variant (Monochrome-cited US prices; 2026-08 official US pricing not directly fetched) |
| Street price (US) | Consistent with typical Citizen discounting off $575–625 MSRP (August 2026) |
| Used price (US) | Unknown |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty typical for Citizen US (stated on US product pages for sibling models; not directly fetched for NK0020) |
Will it fit?
A watch wears comfortably when its lugs stay on the flat top of the wrist. Here is the 45 mm lug to lug against the flat top estimated for common wrist sizes.
| Wrist | Flat top | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 6 in 15.2 cm | 47 mm | At the edge |
| 6.5 in 16.5 cm | 51 mm | Comfortable |
| 7 in 17.8 cm | 55 mm | Comfortable |
| 7.5 in 19.1 cm | 59 mm | Comfortable |
| 8 in 20.3 cm | 63 mm | Comfortable |
Check it against your own wrist An estimate, not a guarantee; how the method works is on the tool page.
What the research found
These are the research’s judgments, scored against Holden’s priorities, not his own words.
Strengths
- 60 h in-house 8310 with hacking, hand winding, and real decoration at a sub-$600 price [1][2]
- Genuine sapphire and upgraded stamped-guilloche dial [1][2]
- New five-link bracelet and concealed butterfly clasp lift perceived quality [2]
- Closes much of the gap to the Tissot PRX at roughly half the money [2]
Weaknesses
- 50 m WR limits real-world water use [1][2]
- No clasp micro-adjustment [2]
- Date magnifier is polarizing; crown manipulation criticized [2]
- -20/+40 s/d spec; two of three variants carry colored IP coatings [1]
Research scores, 0 to 10
| Execution and feel in the hand | 7.3 |
|---|---|
| Design identity | 7.0 |
| Value at a realistic price | 9.0 |
| Long-term ownership | 6.6 |
| Movement and engineering | 6.9 |
| Wearability and proportions | 7.3 |
| Versatility and durability | 6.8 |
| Fit with Holden's collection | 3.5 |
Also on Holden’s list
Other everyday / sport watches on his list.
- Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 4200H/222J-B935
- King Seiko VANAC Evening Twilight SLA083 SLA083J1
- Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding 41mm 4520V/210A-B128
- Rolex Land-Dweller 40 White Rolesor 127334-0001
- Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model WSSA0018
Sources
- CITIZEN TSUYOSA 60 Automatic — official blog/collection page citizenwatch.eu · read August 26, 2026
- Value Proposition: How Good is the Citizen Tsuyosa 60 Automatic? monochrome-watches.com · read August 26, 2026
- Citizen Tsuyosa 60 Automatic watchtime.com · read August 26, 2026
Personal research, not a source of truth. Spotted an error? Email a correction.