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Citizen CorsovsFormex Stratos UTC

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

Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $296
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso44mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
Corso40h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
Corso100m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
Corso$296
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8729
ETA 2892
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$4,663

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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