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Citizen CorsovsHamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

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Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $244
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR Digital Quartz
MSRP $1,225

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso40mm
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Corso40h
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Corso
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
MSRP
Corso$244
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J165
H-10e
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$244
$1,225

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What people say

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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 PSR Digital Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz for its cool retro-futuristic design and historical reissue status, with many finding it comfortable for all-day wear on its tapering bracelet. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- zero seconds per day to -0.5 to +0.7 seconds per day. The watch features a hybrid dual display with LCD and OLED technology, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance, with battery life estimated at three to five years. Some owners note sharp edges on the clasp buttons and a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp, while others find the red LCD dim outdoors and the display activation delayed, requiring a button press to see the time in the dark. The price is considered accessible by some for its unique character and heritage, though others find it expensive for a quartz digital watch.

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