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Tsuyosa Seconde Seconde

40mm Popular Model
Low $632
Median $720
High $807
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The Citizen Tsuyosa seconde/seconde turns a familiar bracelet watch into a small visual joke: its minute hand is a pixelated sword, and the hour markers look as though they have been sliced through. The blue dial keeps the scene surprisingly composed; you notice the Tsuyosa first, then the damage.

The collaboration plays on “Tsuyosa,” Japanese for “strength,” without changing the watch’s everyday character. Its automatic movement, date magnifier and integrated-bracelet silhouette remain part of the experience, rather than props for the artwork. If this is the version you want, the sword and disrupted markers are the defining details—not simply the blue dial, which also appears elsewhere in the range. The small crown tucked near four o’clock is worth trying: it preserves the clean outline, but gives your fingers less room than a conventional crown.

MovementAutomatic
Case Size40mm

What owners love

  • The playful Seconde Seconde collaboration brings a unique seconds hand and dial motif that instantly sets it apart from standard Tsuyosa models and other integrated-bracelet watches.
  • The bracelet integration and finishing feel unexpectedly refined for the price, giving it a distinctive wrist presence compared to similarly-priced competitors.
  • Owners appreciate the comfort and compact lug-to-lug dimensions, making it wearable for a wide range of wrist sizes despite the 40mm case.

Common Criticisms

  • The lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet clasp makes achieving a perfect fit frustrating for many owners.
  • The 8210 movement is considered outdated, with a noticeable lack of hacking and hand-winding, which disappoints those used to more modern automatics.
  • The printed indices and dial markers feel underwhelming to some, especially given the watch's special edition status and price point.

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