Citizen Corso DiamondvsLongines Master 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 Master Collection at true scale

Master Collection

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.8mm

Thickness

n/a

9.3mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$521

lowest

$4,850

Movement

Citizen E111

Longines L888

Case

6 specs
Thickness
n/a
9.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
n/a
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Citizen E111
Longines L888
Type
Solar
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$521
$4,850
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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 Master Collection

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its heritage-inspired design, beautiful dial textures, and excellent fit and finish. The watch is considered a great value, with specific praise for its classic styling and the realization of complications like the annual calendar and triple-date function. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, preventing a perfect fit for some, and a few find the case finishing somewhat homogenous. The 30m water resistance is considered on the light side by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The movement accuracy is consistently praised. Reviewers noted the elegant and timeless design.

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