Citizen CorsovsSternglas Hamburg
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Measurements
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Corso

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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.
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