Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40mmvsCitizen Corso

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40mm at true scale

Barents Sea 40mm

Citizen Corso at true scale

Corso

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

6.4mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

n/a

MSRP

$179

lowest

$278

Movement

Quartz

Citizen J810

Case

3 specs
Thickness
6.4mm
n/a
Lug Width
16mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Citizen J810
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$278
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches Barents Sea 40mm

Owners widely praise the Aigi Watches BARENTS SEA 40MM's dial, with its triangular indices catching light beautifully and adding character. Some owners note a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade. The watch features a 40mm case and 50m water resistance. Owners are split on the numerical font and proportions, with some finding the wide bezel and small dial unattractive, though the MOP dial is appreciated. The consensus is that owners appreciate the dial's finishing and unique details, despite some debate over its design elements and movement.

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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