Citizen Corso DiamondvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Corso Diamond at true scale

Corso Diamond

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION at true scale

ELEGANT COLLECTION

Diameter

40mm

25.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

29.9mm

Thickness

n/a

8.3mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

45h

MSRP

$521

lowest

$2,500

Movement

Citizen E111

Longines L592.5

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
25.5mm
Thickness
n/a
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
29.9mm
Lug Width
n/a
13mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
n/a
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
n/a
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Citizen E111
Longines L592.5
Type
Solar
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$521
$2,500
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Reviews

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

Citizen Corso Diamond

Owners widely praise the Citizen Corso Diamond for its solar-powered Eco-Drive movement, offering maintenance-free operation and freedom from battery replacements. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive dial, with mentions of sunburst silver and blue options, and appreciate its classic, elegant design suitable for various occasions. The watch is frequently cited as a good value, with some noting its Genta-inspired or Datejust-like aesthetic. The sapphire crystal is a recurring positive point, offering scratch resistance. However, some owners find the polished case finish too shiny, and a few wish for a slightly smaller case size, with one owner noting it felt enormous on a 7-inch wrist with awkward lug-to-lug. The band's lining has been described as unpleasant by some, and one owner found the band felt cheap. The alignment of the seconds hand is noted as inconsistent by one owner, and the date window is considered too small by another.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

Owners praise the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION for its elegant and well-made construction, with one owner specifically noting the smooth crown action and attractive golden accents. The 25.5mm case size is considered by some to be surprisingly compact, and the watch is seen as a good value. One owner found the case finishing could be improved. Overall, owners rate the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION highly for its elegant styling and perceived value.