Which is cheaper, the Citizen Corso or the Zelos Artemis?

At MSRP the Citizen Corso is the cheaper of the two at $296, against $1,899 for the Zelos Artemis — a $1,603 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Corso or the Zelos Artemis?

The Citizen Corso wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Artemis — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Corso or the Zelos Artemis?

The Citizen Corso is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Artemis.

What movement does the Citizen Corso run compared to the Zelos Artemis?

The Citizen Corso runs a automatic caliber (8729), while the Zelos Artemis runs a manual (Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700).

Side by side

Citizen CorsovsZelos Artemis

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

Citizen Corso

BU2013

MSRP $296

Zelos Artemis

artemis-titanium

MSRP $1,899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Corso44mm

Artemis40mm

Power Reserve

Corso40h

Artemis40h

Water Resistance

Corso100m

Artemis50m

MSRP

Corso$296

Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Titanium

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

8729

Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$296

$1,899

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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.

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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