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Citizen CorsovsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Corso
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Corso
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Corso$244
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
0mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.5mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
J165
4R57
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$244
$595
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