Citizen CorsovsKnot Watches Knot CS-38

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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

Knot Watches Knot CS-38 at true scale

Knot CS-38

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Thickness

n/a

8.7mm

Water Resistance

n/a

30m

MSRP

$278

$177

lowest

Movement

Citizen J810

Seiko VS42

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
8.7mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Charcoal

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Citizen J810
Seiko VS42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$278
$177
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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.

Knot Watches Knot CS-38

Owners widely praise the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 for its attractive price point and Seiko-like finishing, with many highlighting the gorgeous 38mm case and stunning, multi-layered Urushi red dial featuring gold flecks. Some owners find it a comfortable daily wear, appreciating its light weight and soft leather strap, while others are disappointed, calling it a fashion watch with poor engraving and strap quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it gains 10-15 seconds per day, and the small crown is noted as difficult to wind by one user. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches Knot CS-38 highly for its impressive dial and finishing at the price, despite some reservations about build quality and design.