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Citizen CorsovsGrand Seiko STGF359

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $278
STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso40mm
STGF35928.9mm
Power Reserve
Corso40h
STGF35940h
Water Resistance
Corso
STGF359100m
MSRP
Corso$278
STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
28.9mm
Thickness
12mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
35.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
14mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
4J52
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$278
$2,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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