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Citizen CorsovsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso40mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
Corso
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
Corso
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
Corso$244
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
J165
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$244
$550
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