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Citizen CorsovsPhoibos Reef Master

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

Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $296
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso44mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Corso40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Corso100m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Corso$296
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
8729
SII NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$335

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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