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Citizen CorsovsCWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

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Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $296
E9 Automatic Diver Watch
CWCE9 Automatic Diver Watch
MSRP $1,391

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso44mm
E9 Automatic Diver Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Corso40h
E9 Automatic Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Corso100m
E9 Automatic Diver Watch300m
MSRP
Corso$296
E9 Automatic Diver Watch$1,391

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch (SF300-E9 AS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
8729
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$1,391

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What people say

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Citizen Corso

Citizen Corso owners widely praise its value, with many noting its accurate Eco-Drive movement keeping time within a few seconds per month. The sunburst silver dial and elegant blue dial options are frequently highlighted for their attractive, light-catching qualities suitable for various occasions. The stainless steel case is considered durable, and the metal bracelet's links are described as substantial. Some models feature day and date complications. However, reviewers note the polished steel case can be overly shiny and a fingerprint magnet, and the original leather bands have an unpleasant lining. One owner questions the 40mm dial size for smaller wrists, and the bracelet has a stamped clasp without micro-adjustments, though it includes two half links. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Corso highly for its impressive value and classic dial aesthetics at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Citizen Corso features a convenient Eco-Drive movement that eliminates battery changes by utilizing light for power. A weakness of the Citizen Corso is its mineral crystal, which is less scratch-resistant than sapphire.

CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch for its military-spec toughness and satisfyingly easy-to-wind crown, with one owner calling it a perfect reissue due to its thin case, small size, and legibility. Some owners appreciate its durability and value as a beater or summer watch, noting its solid bars are a military requirement and highlighting its significant wrist presence and unique "Jolly Roger" dial design. Critics find the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch overpriced for its mineral crystal and 60-click bezel, despite its military heritage and HAQ movement, and its luminous paint is noted as low glow. Overall, owners rate the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch highly for its military-spec toughness and wrist presence, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

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