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Citizen CorsovsCIGA Design SKELETON

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Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $296
SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso44mm
SKELETON
Power Reserve
Corso40h
SKELETON
Water Resistance
Corso100m
SKELETON
MSRP
Corso$296
SKELETON$169

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
44mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
23mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8729
SEAGULL AAA-Class
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
19

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$169

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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.

CIGA Design SKELETON

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design SKELETON for its value and willingness to challenge established brands, with some surprised by its quality. One owner reports their CIGA Design Series Z in Black DLC has been perfect for over four years, keeping good time and looking neat. However, some find the skeletonized movement's visibility obscured by reflections due to the lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal. One owner reported their CIGA Design Z Series Skeleton broke after three months with no customer service response. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design SKELETON highly for its surprising quality and value proposition.

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