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Beaufort AerotimervsCitizen Corso

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

Aerotimer
BeaufortAerotimer
MSRP $599
Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $296
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Beaufort Aerotimer

Owners widely praise the Beaufort Aerotimer for its handsome, high-contrast salmon dial and museum-quality finishing, creating a sharp dress field watch with excellent legibility and a crisp California dial. One owner notes the power reserve is closer to 30-34 hours than advertised and finds the 11.45mm thickness slightly noticeable, while another would change the strap. Lume on the 3 and 9 o'clock markers is reportedly poor. Overall, owners rate the Beaufort Aerotimer highly for its vintage style and beautiful craftsmanship at its price point.

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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aerotimer40mm
Corso44mm
Power Reserve
Aerotimer42h
Corso40h
Water Resistance
Aerotimer100m
Corso100m
MSRP
Aerotimer$599
Corso$296

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.45mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Navy
Black
Lume
C1 Super-LumiNova applied to 3hr, 6hr, 9hr, and 12hr indices and hands for low-l
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
STP1-11
8729
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$296
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