Citizen CorsovsSternglas Hamburg

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Corso at true scale

Corso

Sternglas Hamburg at true scale

Hamburg

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

n/a

6mm

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

MSRP

$278

lowest

$323

Movement

Citizen J810

Ronda 715

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Citizen J810
Ronda 715
Type
Solar
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$278
$323
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen Corso

Owners widely praise the Citizen Corso for its attractive sunburst dials, classic design, and versatility for various occasions. The watch is noted for its accuracy, with some owners reporting deviations of only a few seconds per month. The sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance are also highlighted as positive attributes. However, some find the polished steel case too shiny, the date window too small, and the stock leather bands or metal bracelet uncomfortable or poorly designed, with one owner noting a misaligned seconds hand and awkward lug-to-lug distance for smaller wrists. Overall, owners consider the Citizen Corso a durable and versatile watch, particularly at sale prices.

Sternglas Hamburg

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg for its excellent value and Bauhaus-inspired design, with many noting its good build quality and attractive case finishing for the price. Some owners find the uncluttered dial easy to read, while others appreciate its unique, non-emulative design. However, the manual is minimal, and the date window recess is deep, making the date difficult to see from an angle. One owner noted the dial color appeared satin silver in person, not white as depicted online. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg highly for its Bauhaus design and value.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Hamburg's Bauhaus dial design is praised for its effective minimalism. The Miyota 8215 movement is noted as reliable but lacks hacking and hand-winding capabilities. Reviewers disagree on whether the 42mm case diameter and 45mm lug-to-lug wear well on the wrist.