Bulova Marine Star vs Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150

Both are everyday watches in the mid tier. In short: the Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150 is mechanical (automatic) for the enthusiast feel and no battery; the Bulova Marine Star is quartz for accuracy and low maintenance. The Bulova Marine Star is quartz, 100m water resistance, 44mm, mineral crystal; the Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150 is automatic, 50m water resistance, 40mm, mineral crystal.

Last verified 2026-06-27 · specs from manufacturer data · tier = price band, confirm the live price at the retailer

Spec	Bulova Marine Star	Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150
Movement	Quartz	Automatic
Water resistance	100m	50m
Case size	44mm	40mm
Crystal	mineral	mineral
Style	Everyday / casual	Everyday / casual
Price tier	Mid	Mid

Which should you buy?

The Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150 is mechanical (automatic) for the enthusiast feel and no battery; the Bulova Marine Star is quartz for accuracy and low maintenance
The Bulova Marine Star takes more water (100m) — the one to pick if you swim
The Bulova Marine Star wears 44mm vs the Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150's 40mm — choose by wrist size

Where to buy

Bulova Marine StarSee price on AmazonCheck price

Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150See price on AmazonCheck price

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Bulova Marine Star and the Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150?
Both are everyday watches in the mid tier. The Bulova Marine Star is quartz, 100m water resistance, 44mm, mineral crystal; the Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150 is automatic, 50m water resistance, 40mm, mineral crystal.

Which has better water resistance, the Bulova Marine Star or the Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150?
The Bulova Marine Star, rated 100m, versus 50m on the other. Pick 100m or higher for swimming and 200m+ for diving.

Which is better value, the Bulova Marine Star or the Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150?
Both sit in the mid tier, so it comes down to movement, water resistance and case size — see the spec table above.

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