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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsCitizen Corso

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $296
What people say

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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Corso44mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Corso40h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Corso100m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Corso$296

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
48mm
44mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8729
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$296
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