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Citizen CorsovsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $244
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso40mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Corso40h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Corso
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Corso$244
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Acrylic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J165
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$244
$420

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What people say

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Citizen Corso

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.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

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