Certina DS-8 Gent 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.

Certina DS-8 Gent 40mm at true scale

DS-8 Gent 40mm

Citizen Corso at true scale

Corso

Diameter

40mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.2mm

n/a

Thickness

8.3mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$612

$225

lowest

Movement

F05.412

Citizen E101

Case

4 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
8.35mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47.19mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
F05.412
Citizen E101
Type
Quartz
Eco-Drive
Complications
None
Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$612
$225
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Reviews

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

Certina DS-8 Gent 40mm

Owners widely praise the Certina DS-8 Gent 40mm for its stunning dial, considered exceptional for its price point, and its simple, classic design. Reviewers highlight its solid build, good looks, and value, noting its versatility as an everyday watch. Some find the style a touch generic, but the blend of details is appreciated for daily wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS-8 Gent 40mm highly for its impressive dial and excellent value.

Citizen Corso

Owners widely praise the Citizen Corso for its superb finishing, high-accuracy quartz movement, and exceptional value, particularly when found on sale. The dial's light-catching qualities and versatile design are frequently highlighted, with one owner noting its durable finish has resisted scratches over five years. The Eco-Drive movement is also a significant point of appreciation. Some users, however, express a desire for a slightly smaller case size, with a few mentioning the 40mm or 41mm variants might be large for smaller wrists, though the 37mm case size is also noted as a point of comparison. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Corso highly for its finishing and value, making it a well-regarded daily wear.