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Citizen · Corso

Citizen Corso

Ref. AU1040 · Dress

$244
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Case

Diameter
40mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Mineral
Dial colour
Black

Movement

Caliber
J165
Type
Solar
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
2 Hand, Date

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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Corso collection · 4 watches

Corso
Corso40mm
Corso
Corso44mm
Corso Diamond
Corso Diamond40mm
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02The community take

Owners talk.

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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.

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