Citizen CorsovsSeiko King Seiko Chronometer
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Measurements
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Corso

King Seiko Chronometer
Diameter
37mm
36mm
Water Resistance
100m
n/a
MSRP
$225
n/a
Movement
Citizen E101
5626A
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 owners praise its rare grey and "Superior Chronometer" dials for their depth and sunburst finishing, which are best appreciated in person. The 36mm case is noted to wear slightly larger due to its lugs. The 5626 movement is recognized as a higher-grade chronometer-adjusted caliber than the 5606, keeping accurate time. A known issue with the 5626 movement is the quick-set date function's susceptibility to failure due to a plastic part, with no replacement part developments reported. On balance, owners value the Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 for its distinctive dial finishing and chronometer-grade movement, despite the potential date function issue.
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