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Citizen CorsovsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $296
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso44mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Corso40h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Corso100m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Corso$296
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Champagne

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8729
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$450
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