Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40mm 19 GoldvsCitizen Corso
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Measurements
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Barents Sea 40mm 19 Gold

Corso
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Water Resistance
50m
n/a
MSRP
$203
lowest
$278
Movement
Quartz
Citizen J810
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40MM 19 Gold is noted for its dial design, which features small triangles that catch the light and is inspired by a satellite ground station radome. The crown is also shaped like a radome and is crafted from steel sourced from the Troll Ground Station in Antarctica. This limited edition of 103 pieces includes Swiss Super-LumiNova and a satellite-shaped second hand. One owner received the watch with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade. Overall, owners find the Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40MM 19 Gold to be a unique and characterful option, particularly for a first watch, due to its distinctive dial and thematic design elements.
Owners widely praise the Citizen Corso for its attractive sunburst dials, classic design, and versatility for various occasions. The watch is noted for its accuracy, with some owners reporting deviations of only a few seconds per month. The sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance are also highlighted as positive attributes. However, some find the polished steel case too shiny, the date window too small, and the stock leather bands or metal bracelet uncomfortable or poorly designed, with one owner noting a misaligned seconds hand and awkward lug-to-lug distance for smaller wrists. Overall, owners consider the Citizen Corso a durable and versatile watch, particularly at sale prices.
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