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Citizen CorsovsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $296
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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso44mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Corso
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Corso100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Corso$296
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
35mm
Thickness
0mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm
Lug Width
23mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8729
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
0h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$795
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