Aigi Watches Blizzard 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 Blizzard 40mm at true scale

Blizzard 40mm

Citizen Corso at true scale

Corso

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

7.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

n/a

MSRP

$179

lowest

$244

Movement

Quartz

J165

Case

3 specs
Thickness
7.2mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
J165
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$244
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aigi Watches Blizzard 40mm

Owners praise the Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM's visually appealing dial texture, with light catching the triangular indices to give it character, drawing favorable comparisons to Grand Seiko dials. Some owners find the 40mm case, 49mm lug-to-lug, and 22mm lugs to be chunky. Concerns exist regarding the micro-brand's longevity as a Kickstarter project, with suggestions to consider more established brands for reliability. Overall, owners rate the Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM positively for its dial aesthetics, though some express reservations about its case dimensions and brand establishment.

Citizen Corso

Owners widely praise the Citizen Corso for its attractive sunburst dials that catch the light well, its excellent accuracy to a few seconds per month, and its versatile wearability suitable for various occasions. The watch is noted for its durable stainless steel case and crystal, with a bracelet that features substantial links and a taper from 22mm to 20mm. Some owners find the case finish too shiny, and the original leather bands were considered unpleasant. The 40mm case size is questioned by one owner for wearability on smaller wrists. The Citizen Corso offers day and date complications, though newer models may only include the date. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Corso highly for its dial aesthetics and solar-powered accuracy at a compelling price point.