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Citizen CorsovsSternglas Hamburg Automatik

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $296
Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso44mm
Hamburg Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Corso40h
Hamburg Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Corso100m
Hamburg Automatik50m
MSRP
Corso$296
Hamburg Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8729
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$463

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

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