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Citizen Corso — Black
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Citizen Corso

Ref. AU1040-08E
Dress

The Citizen Corso is widely praised for its attractive sunburst dial that catches the light well, its excellent accuracy of a few seconds per month, and its versatile, classic look suitable for various occasions. Owners appreciate the substantial feel of the metal bracelet, which features a matte finish on top with polished edges and includes two half links for adjustment, though the clasp lacks micro-adjustments. The stainless steel case and crystal are noted for their durability. Some owners find the 40mm case size less ideal for smaller wrists, and one critique mentioned the original leather bands were unpleasant, with another noting the case finish was too shiny. The Citizen Corso is powered by an Eco-Drive movement and offers day and date complications, with a lug-to-lug distance of 46mm and a bracelet tapering from 22mm to 20mm. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Corso highly for its value and attractive dial at its price point.

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Case
40mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Solar
Water Resistance
—
Crystal
Mineral
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter40mm
Thickness—
Lug-to-Lug—
Lug Width20mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalMineral
Dial ColorBlack
04

Movement

Caliber
J165
TypeSolar
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
Complications2 Hand, Date
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsBaton
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026
In a nutshell

The Citizen Corso (ref. AU1040) is a solar dress watch, with a 40mm stainless steel case, powered by the J165 movement. under a mineral crystal, with 2 hand, date complications. Manufacturer MSRP is $244.

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