Citizen CorsovsGravithin ARGO - AR01
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Measurements
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Corso
ARGO - AR01
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
9.7mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m
MSRP
$244
lowest
$249
Movement
J165
Ronda 705
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners and reviewers praise the Gravithin ARGO - AR01 for its value, highlighting the meteorite dial, sand-blasted case, and BGW9 Super-LumiNova on a sandwich dial. One owner notes the Ronda 705 quartz movement offers a stated battery life of 60 months. Some in the community express a desire for a closed caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Gravithin ARGO - AR01 highly for its unique dial execution and value at its price point.
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