Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40mm 19 GoldvsCitizen Corso

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Measurements

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Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40mm 19 Gold at true scale

Barents Sea 40mm 19 Gold

Citizen Corso at true scale

Corso

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Water Resistance

50m

n/a

MSRP

$203

lowest

$278

Movement

Quartz

Citizen J810

Case

2 specs
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Citizen J810
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$203
$278
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40mm 19 Gold

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.

Citizen Corso

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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