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Citizen CorsovsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $278
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso40mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Corso40h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
Corso
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Corso$278
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
9F82
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$278
$3,100

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What people say

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Citizen Corso

Citizen Corso owners widely praise its classic Genta-inspired design, versatile wearability for various occasions, and impressive accuracy of only a few seconds per month. The sunburst silver and blue dials are noted for their light-catching qualities, complemented by lumed hands and indices, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. However, some find the polished steel case too shiny, the stock leather bands undesirable, and the date window too small. The watch is considered enormous by some, with an awkward lug-to-lug distance for smaller wrists, and one owner noted a misaligned seconds hand and bracelet sizing issues. On balance, owners view the Citizen Corso as a durable and attractive everyday watch, particularly at sale prices.

Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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