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Citizen CorsovsFarer WORLD TIMER

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Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $296
WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,525

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso44mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Corso40h
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
Corso100m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
Corso$296
WORLD TIMER$1,525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
World Timer
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8729
Sellita SW331-2
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$1,525

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its 39mm case size, comfortable wearability, and thoughtful case finishing with mixed polished and bead-blasted accents. Specific callouts include the PVD gold finish appearing bronze, a bronze inlay crown, shiny minute markers, a GMT ring, powerful lume, a sparkling case, and a comfortable bracelet or leather strap. The world-time complication is noted for its practicality and visual appeal, with some variants offering striking three-dimensional lume. However, some owners find the watch slightly small for larger wrists and one owner wishes the bracelet had microadjusts. A reviewer noted roughness at the edges of the micro pique dial structure where it meets other elements, which can make the date aperture appear rough in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its creative dial designs and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the functional 24-hour disc and bidirectional bezel for world time tracking. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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