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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsCitizen Corso

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $296

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Corso44mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Corso40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Corso100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Corso$296

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
8729
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$296

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Citizen Corso

Citizen Corso owners widely praise its value, with many noting its accurate Eco-Drive movement keeping time within a few seconds per month. The sunburst silver dial and elegant blue dial options are frequently highlighted for their attractive, light-catching qualities suitable for various occasions. The stainless steel case is considered durable, and the metal bracelet's links are described as substantial. Some models feature day and date complications. However, reviewers note the polished steel case can be overly shiny and a fingerprint magnet, and the original leather bands have an unpleasant lining. One owner questions the 40mm dial size for smaller wrists, and the bracelet has a stamped clasp without micro-adjustments, though it includes two half links. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Corso highly for its impressive value and classic dial aesthetics at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Citizen Corso features a convenient Eco-Drive movement that eliminates battery changes by utilizing light for power. A weakness of the Citizen Corso is its mineral crystal, which is less scratch-resistant than sapphire.

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