Citizen CorsovsWilliam Wood Beacon
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Measurements
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Corso
Beacon
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m
MSRP
$278
lowest
$495
Movement
Citizen J810
Ronda 762
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 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.
The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some owners find its oak-forward profile overwhelming, and its price of around $300 is considered unreasonable by some. On balance, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its complex flavor profile and character.
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