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Citizen CorsovsHamilton American Classic Ardmore Small

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Citizen Corso

The Citizen Corso is widely praised for its attractive sunburst dial that catches the light well, its excellent accuracy of a few seconds per month, and its versatile, classic look suitable for various occasions. Owners appreciate the substantial feel of the metal bracelet, which features a matte finish on top with polished edges and includes two half links for adjustment, though the clasp lacks micro-adjustments. The stainless steel case and crystal are noted for their durability. Some owners find the 40mm case size less ideal for smaller wrists, and one critique mentioned the original leather bands were unpleasant, with another noting the case finish was too shiny. The Citizen Corso is powered by an Eco-Drive movement and offers day and date complications, with a lug-to-lug distance of 46mm and a bracelet tapering from 22mm to 20mm. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Corso highly for its value and attractive dial at its price point.

Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small

The Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small is a quartz watch, and owners report accuracy variations from losing 10-11 seconds per week to gaining 10 seconds per week, which is considered within an acceptable range. While typically a women's model, owners find it wearable on smaller wrists with compatible strap options available online. One owner notes the manual wind is sensitive and the crown is slightly crooked. The modern Ardmore is not waterproof. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small for its vintage aesthetic and wearability on smaller wrists.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso40mm
American Classic Ardmore Small19mm
Power Reserve
Corso
American Classic Ardmore Small
Water Resistance
Corso
American Classic Ardmore Small30m
MSRP
Corso$244
American Classic Ardmore Small$625

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
19mm
Thickness
0mm
6.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J165
980.163
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$244
$625
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