CITIZEN NK0020-55E TSUYOSA 60 MECHANICAL MEN WATCH
NK0020-55E
- In stock, ready to ship
- Backordered, shipping soon
- 20% off in cart
- 3 Years Warranty
The Citizen NK0020-55E Tsuyosa 60 is the restrained one — uncoated stainless steel with a black dial, the only finish in the Tsuyosa 60 range without gold. Where the two-tone green and rose gold blue models lead with colour, this one leads with the movement and lets the watch disappear under a shirt cuff. If the Tsuyosa 60 is going to be your one automatic, this is the version that never needs to match anything.
The collection name refers to the movement. The Tsuyosa 60 replaces the standard collection's Calibre 8210 with the new in-house Calibre 8310, taking the power reserve from around 40 hours to 60 — enough to leave the watch off through a weekend and find it still running on Monday. It also introduces a finer five-link Jubilee-style integrated bracelet in place of the three-link design, and a stamped guilloché-style dial texture that keeps the black from reading flat.
That texture matters more here than on the coloured dials. A plain black dial is the easiest thing in watchmaking to make boring; the guilloché pattern gives it structure and catches light in sections, so the dial has something to look at without adding a single colour. Silver-tone applied markers and hands, both luminous, complete it. Anti-reflective sapphire with a date magnifier, a crown recessed at 4 o'clock, a glass caseback, 40mm by 11.7mm, 129 grams, and 50-metre water resistance.
At a Glance
- BrandCitizen
- CollectionTsuyosa 60
- MovementCalibre 8310 Automatic
- Case Size40mm
- Thickness11.7mm
- Weight129g
- DialBlack, Guilloché-Style
- Case FinishUncoated Stainless Steel
- GlassAnti-Reflective Sapphire (Magnifier)
- BraceletIntegrated Five-Link Steel
- Water Resistance50m (5 BAR)
- Power Reserve60 Hours
Why You'll Love It
- Steel and black is the most versatile combination in the Tsuyosa 60 range and the only one with no gold at all. It works with a suit, with denim, and with everything in between — no thinking required.
- The 60-hour power reserve genuinely changes how you live with the watch. Take it off Friday evening, put it back on Monday morning, and it is still running at the right time — no resetting, no rewinding.
- The five-link Jubilee-style bracelet is new to the Tsuyosa line and it is a real upgrade. More links mean more articulation, so it drapes around the wrist instead of sitting across it.
- The guilloché-style stamped texture is what saves the black dial from being plain — it gives the surface structure and catches light in sections rather than sweeping uniformly, so there is something to look at without any colour involved.
- The Calibre 8310 is a new in-house movement rather than a carried-over one, with hacking seconds, hand-winding and a rated accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds per day, on display through the glass caseback.
- The crown is recessed at 4 o'clock, which keeps the case profile clean and stops it pressing into the back of your hand through a working day.
- Uncoated steel has no plating to wear through. Scratches can be polished out and the finish will not thin over the years the way a gold-tone coating eventually does.
Perfect For
- One-Watch Collections
- Black Dial Purists
- Business & Office
- Weekend-Off Wearers
- Smart Casual
- Jubilee Bracelet Fans
- Graduation Gift
- Milestone Gift
Key Features
- Citizen Calibre 8310 in-house automatic movement — 21-jewel self-winding mechanical movement running at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3Hz) with a 60-hour power reserve, hacking seconds and hand-winding capability. Rated accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds per day. No battery required.
- Uncoated stainless steel case and bracelet — no plating, finished in a mix of polished and brushed surfaces.
- Guilloché-style black dial — stamped decorative texture over a black base, with silver-tone applied markers and hands matched to the case, both filled with luminous material.
- Integrated five-link Jubilee-style bracelet — the finer multi-link construction introduced with the Tsuyosa 60, with a folding clasp and push-button release.
- Anti-reflective sapphire crystal with date magnifier — rated 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, with a magnifying lens over the 3 o'clock date window.
- Recessed crown at 4 o'clock — set into the case for a slimmer silhouette and better wearing comfort.
- Exhibition caseback — glass caseback displaying the new Calibre 8310 and its oscillating rotor in motion.
- 50-metre water resistance (5 BAR) — rated for handwashing, rain and brief accidental splashes. Not intended for swimming or diving.
Technical Specifications
The Citizen NK0020-55E Tsuyosa 60 is a 40mm automatic watch powered by Citizen's in-house Calibre 8310 with 21 jewels, a 21,600 vph frequency, hacking seconds, hand-winding and a 60-hour power reserve rated at -20 to +40 seconds per day. The uncoated stainless steel case measures 11.7mm thick and weighs 129 grams on the integrated five-link steel bracelet. It features a black dial with a stamped guilloché-style texture, silver-tone luminous markers and hands, a date window at 3 o'clock magnified by the crystal, anti-reflective sapphire, a crown recessed at 4 o'clock, a glass exhibition caseback and 50-metre water resistance.
| Model Number | NK0020-55E |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel (Uncoated, Silver-Tone) |
| Case Diameter | 40mm |
| Case Thickness | 11.7mm |
| Weight | 129g (on bracelet) |
| Bezel | Fixed, Stainless Steel |
| Glass | Sapphire Crystal (Anti-Reflective, Date Magnifier) |
| Caseback | Exhibition (Glass) |
| Crown | Recessed at 4 O'Clock (Push-Pull) |
| Water Resistance | 50 Metres (5 BAR) |
| Colour | Black |
| Texture | Stamped Guilloché-Style Pattern |
| Markers | Applied Silver-Tone, Luminous |
| Hands | Silver-Tone, Luminous |
| Date Display | 3 O'Clock (Magnified, White Disc) |
| Material | Stainless Steel (Uncoated) |
| Style | Integrated, Five-Link (Jubilee-Style) |
| Finish | Brushed and Polished |
| Clasp | Folding with Push-Button Release |
| Calibre | Citizen 8310 (In-House) |
| Type | Automatic (Self-Winding, Manual Wind Supported) |
| Jewels | 21 |
| Frequency | 21,600 vph (3Hz) |
| Power Reserve | 60 Hours |
| Accuracy | -20 to +40 Seconds per Day |
| Hacking | Yes |
| Function | 3 Hands + Date |
Best Matched With
- Charcoal Suit
- White Oxford Shirt
- Navy Blazer
- Grey Merino Knit
- Raw Denim
- Black Derbies
- Olive Field Jacket
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Tsuyosa 60 and the standard Tsuyosa?
Two things. The movement changes from the Calibre 8210 to the new in-house Calibre 8310, raising the power reserve from around 40 hours to 60. And the bracelet changes from the three-link design to a finer five-link Jubilee-style bracelet with more articulation. The Tsuyosa 60 also introduces the stamped guilloché-style dial texture. Case size, sapphire crystal, date magnifier and 50m water resistance are unchanged. Browse the full Citizen Tsuyosa collection.
Which Tsuyosa 60 should I choose?
Three finishes, one movement. The NK0020-55E is uncoated steel with a black dial — the most understated and the most formal, and the only one without gold. The NK0024-54X is two-tone silver and gold with a green dial — warm but balanced. The NK0023-57L is fully rose gold-toned with a blue dial — the boldest. All three share the Calibre 8310, the guilloché-style dial, the five-link bracelet and 50m water resistance.
What is a guilloché-style dial?
Guilloché is a fine repeating pattern traditionally engine-turned into a dial. Citizen uses a stamped interpretation here, pressed over a black base. The effect is depth — the pattern catches light in sections across the dial rather than sitting flat. It makes more difference on this model than on the coloured dials, since a plain black dial has nothing else going on. Citizen first used the texture on the Tsuyosa small-seconds models and brought it to the central-seconds range by demand.
How long does the power reserve actually last?
60 hours when fully wound — two and a half days. In practice that means a watch taken off on Friday evening is still running on Monday morning, which is the main reason to choose the Tsuyosa 60 over the standard Tsuyosa and its roughly 40-hour reserve.
What is the hacking function?
When you pull the crown out to the time-setting position, the seconds hand stops completely. This lets you synchronise the watch to a reference clock down to the exact second. Push the crown back in and the seconds hand resumes.
Can I wind this watch by hand?
Yes. The Calibre 8310 supports manual winding as well as automatic winding. If the watch has stopped, turn the crown clockwise around 20 to 30 times to get it running, then wear it normally to keep it wound.
How accurate is a mechanical watch?
The Calibre 8310 is rated at -20 to +40 seconds per day. Mechanical movements are not as precise as quartz by design — the appeal is the engineering, the absence of a battery and the movement you can watch through the caseback. Most owners reset the time every week or two.
Can I swim with this watch?
No. With 50-metre (5 BAR) water resistance, the NK0020-55E is rated for handwashing, rain and brief accidental splashes, but it is not intended for swimming, showering or diving. If you need a Tsuyosa you can swim in, the Tsuyosa Shore models are rated to 100 metres.
Is the bracelet adjustable?
Yes. The five-link bracelet can be resized by adding or removing links. City Chain offers complimentary bracelet sizing at any outlet — bring your warranty book along for the service.
What warranty does this watch come with?
The NK0020-55E comes with a 3-year warranty when purchased from City Chain Singapore, an authorised Citizen retailer. Keep your warranty card and proof of purchase — both are required when submitting the watch for service at any City Chain outlet.
Why Buy from City Chain Singapore
- Authorised Retailer 100% genuine Citizen product
- 3-Year Warranty Covered on every purchase
- Free Shipping All orders within Singapore
- Strap Adjustment Size it in-store
Extra $15 OFF with min. $200 spend
Use Code: FORYOU15
Extra $30 OFF with min. $400 spend
Use Code: FORYOU30
Caliber No.: 8310
Movement: Automatic
Strap: Stainless Steel
Water Resistant: 50m
Case Size: 40mm
Case: Stainless Steel
Case Color: Silver-Tone
Dial: Black
Glass: Sapphire Glass
3 Hand with Date
Hack Feature
60 Hour Power Reserve
Weight: 129g
Delivery within Singapore
Order by 11AM
(Mon - Fri for faster processing)
Checkout options may vary depending on order value and eligibility.
• Free Speedpost Domestic Delivery — 1–2 business days
• Free DHL Domestic Delivery — next business day
• Express Delivery — S$30, order by 2PM
• Click & Collect — ready in 2–3 business days. Please wait for the collection confirmation email before visiting the store.
Weekend & Public Holiday Orders
Orders placed after the applicable cut-off time, on weekends, or on public holidays will be processed on the next business day. Delivery will take place on the next available business day based on the selected delivery service.
During peak periods, festive seasons, major launches or sale events, additional processing and delivery time may be required.
For online purchase, you can have bracelet or leather strap adjustments done at any City Chain store. Please bring along your warranty book for the service.
