Citizen has added a limited-edition chapter to the sportier side of the Tsuyosa family. Reference NJ0238-57E is officially called the Tsuyosa Shore, but its textured gradient-black dial, warm gold-coloured accents and steel bracelet give it a noticeably more vintage character than the bright colours usually associated with the collection.

A darker Tsuyosa Shore

The theme is “Time Slip,” Citizen’s description of a design intended to feel as though it has travelled back from another era. The black dial has a grainy surface rather than a flat glossy finish, while the gold-coloured hands, applied hour markers and bezel scale add warmth without using artificial patina. A cyclops magnifier sits over the date at three o’clock, and the broad markers keep the watch easy to read.

This is not simply a standard Tsuyosa with a different dial. The 40 mm stainless-steel case carries a 120-click, unidirectional rotating bezel, making the Shore look closer to a compact retro sports watch. Citizen specifies a thickness of 12.5 mm and a weight of 149 grams. The three-link steel bracelet uses a push-button triple-fold clasp and fits wrists from 142 to 206 mm.

Built for everyday water use

A sapphire crystal protects the dial, and both the hands and hour markers are luminous. Water resistance is rated at 10 bar, or 100 metres, so swimming and normal water-side use are within its remit. It should not be mistaken for a professional ISO-certified dive watch, but the rotating bezel, strong legibility and practical water resistance make the Shore more capable than a purely decorative vintage-style piece. Citizen also lists Type 1 antimagnetic protection.

Calibre 8210 behind the exhibition back

The Calibre 8210 is a good, dependable movement. In my yellow Citizen Tsuyosa, it runs at about +10 seconds per day, which I consider very good given Citizen’s official accuracy range of −20 to +40 seconds per day. It is an automatic movement with hand-winding function, beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour with 21 jewels and approximately 42 hours of power reserve. It also includes hacking seconds for precise setting, while the transparent case back lets the owner see the movement at work.

Price, launch date and limitation

Citizen plans to release the NJ0238-57E in Japan on 6 August 2026, with production limited to 12,000 pieces worldwide. The Japanese price is ¥69,300 including tax. At the European Central Bank reference rates checked on 23 July, that converts to roughly $424, €372 or £317. These are currency conversions, not confirmed regional retail prices.

Conclusion

I already own the yellow Tsuyosa, a watch I enjoy for exactly the cool colour and personality that made this collection popular. For me, the Tsuyosa deserves a full 10/10 for value for money, and my yellow model remains the benchmark, in my opinion, it offers the best value for money of any watch I own. A production run of 12,000 pieces does not feel especially limited to me, so I would not buy the Shore Time Slip simply because of the limited-edition label. But is still a very nice watch to own: the black-and-gold treatment is mature and distinctly retro, while the rotating bezel gives it a diver feel. However, if I were adding another Tsuyosa to my collection right now, I would probably choose the orange version, or should I get this one… Damn you Citizen!