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Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph vs Citizen Corso Eco-Drive AW1231-07A

Buy the Brycen if you want a sporty chronograph you can swim in. Buy the Corso if you want a slim, quiet dress watch for the office. The Brycen packs more function: 1/5-second chronograph, tachymeter, 12/24-hour time, 100 m water resistance and a screw-back case. The Corso is smaller at 40 mm, thinner at about 9 mm and lighter at 47 g, so it slips under a cuff. Owners of the Corso praise the silver dial and black leather look but complain the strap runs small. The Brycen's 4.4 rating from 64 ratings is a broader sample than the Corso's 5 from 10.

  • Choose the Citizen Brycen if you want a chronograph with a tachymeter that handles swimming and marine sports.
  • Choose the Citizen Corso if you want a slim, light dress watch with a clean silver dial for everyday office wear.

Prices

  • Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph: $169.30 at Electronic Express (last seen Nov 10)
  • Citizen Corso Eco-Drive AW1231-07A: $115.00 at certifiedwatchstore (checked today)
  • Difference: the Citizen Corso Eco-Drive AW1231-07A is $54.30 cheaper than the Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph at the latest prices (Nov 10 and Nov 14)
CITIZEN
Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph Men's Watch CA0648-09L

Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph

Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph Men's Watch CA0648-09L

4.4(64 ratings)
$169.30at Electronic ExpressChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • Chronograph measures to 1/5 second over 60 minutes
  • 100 m water resistance covers swimming
  • Eco-Drive runs on any light and never needs a battery
  • Tachymeter and 12/24-hour time add utility
  • Screw-back case and luminous hands
Cons
  • 44 mm case and 4 oz weight feel heavy on small wrists
  • Mineral crystal scratches more easily than sapphire
  • Leather strap is not ideal for pool or salt water
Citizen
Citizen Men's Corso EcoDrive Silver Dial Watch AW123107A

Citizen Corso Eco-Drive AW1231-07A

Citizen Men's Corso EcoDrive Silver Dial Watch AW123107A

5(10 ratings)
$115.00at certifiedwatchstoreChecked 7 h ago
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Pros
  • Slim 9 mm case and 47 g weight wear easily
  • Clean silver dial with black numerals reads clearly
  • 240-day power reserve holds charge in a drawer
  • Eco-Drive never needs a battery
  • Dressier look for office and formal wear
Cons
  • 30 m rating means no swimming
  • No chronograph or tachymeter
  • Owners report the leather strap runs small
  • Only 10 ratings, a thin sample

What separates them

Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive ChronographCitizen Corso Eco-Drive AW1231-07A
Case size44 mm, wide on most wrists40 mm, more moderate
Case thicknessChunky sport profileAbout 9 mm, slides under a cuff
Weight4.00 oz (about 113 g)47 g
Water resistance100 m, rated for swimming30 m, splash resistant only
ComplicationsChronograph, tachymeter, 12/24-hour time, dateTime and date only
CrystalMineral, impact and shatter resistantScratch-resistant mineral
StrapHickory brown leather, 22 mm lugsBlack leather, reported to run small
Power reserveEco-Drive, no stated reserveEco-Drive, 240-day reserve

Price history

$360.00$104.99
Nov 5Nov 14
  • Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph: lowest $169.30 on Nov 11 at Electronic Express; $189.00 on Nov 14.
  • Citizen Corso Eco-Drive AW1231-07A: lowest $104.99 on Nov 6; $104.99 on Nov 14.

Prices at every store

Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph

  • Electronic ExpressNew

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    $169.30Free shippingChecked Nov 10
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    $212.97+ $40.75 shippingChecked Nov 12
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    $189.00Free shippingChecked 7 h ago
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    $209.00Free shippingChecked Nov 12
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Citizen Corso Eco-Drive AW1231-07A

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    $115.00Checked 7 h ago
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    $115.00+ $12.99 shippingChecked 13 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecCitizen Brycen Eco-Drive ChronographCitizen Corso Eco-Drive AW1231-07A
colorBlueBlack
size44 mmOne Size
Water Resistance100 meters30m
Case MaterialStainless SteelStainless steel
Weight4.00 oz47
GlassMineralCrystal
MovementQuartzEco-Drive
actual_colorBrown/Blue—
Battery LifeNever needs a battery—
Scratch ResistanceYes (Mineral crystal), Scratch-resistant minera…—
Band MaterialLeather—
Case ShapeRound—
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SpecCitizen Brycen Eco-Drive ChronographCitizen Corso Eco-Drive AW1231-07A
Width20 mm—
Watch StyleAnalog, Analog, Sport—
Wrist Watch StyleSport—
Watch MovementEco-Drive—
Power SourceSolar—
Band Closure TypeBuckle, Tang—
Display TypeAnalog—
Display FeaturesDate window—
ClockYes—
Time Keeping Software

What reviewers say

Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph

  • 4.4 / 564 ratings

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 64 ratings, the Brycen is generally well received as a solid solar chronograph. Owners like the blue dial and the no-battery Eco-Drive setup. Some note the size and the leather band as drawbacks.

What people mention
  • DialPraisedOwners say the blue dial looks better in person than in photos.
  • PowerPraisedBuyers like that Eco-Drive solar charging removes battery changes.
  • SizeMixedSome find the 44 mm case and 12.1 mm thickness large on the wrist.
  • CrystalCriticisedA few note the mineral crystal scratches more easily than sapphire.

Citizen Corso Eco-Drive AW1231-07A

  • 5 / 510 ratings

The recurring complaint is the strap: owners say it is sized very small. Otherwise buyers report the watch arriving new and in working order, and they like how the silver dial reads.

What people mention
  • Strap sizeCriticisedOwners say the stock leather band is very short and tight on average wrists.
  • Dial looksPraisedBuyers like the silver case and dial with black numerals.
  • ValuePraisedBuyers call it a lot of watch for the money.
  • Condition on arrivalPraised

Questions and answers

Which is better for swimming?
The Brycen. It is rated to 100 m and listed for swimming and marine sports. The Corso is rated to 30 m, which covers splashes only.
Which wears smaller on the wrist?
The Corso. Its 40 mm case, 9 mm thickness and 47 g weight sit closer to the wrist than the Brycen's 44 mm, 4 oz build.
Do either need a battery change?
No. Both use Citizen Eco-Drive solar movements that charge from any light. The Corso also lists a 240-day power reserve.
Is the Brycen worth stepping up to over the Corso?
If you want a chronograph, a tachymeter and real water resistance, yes. If you want a thin dress watch, the Corso is the better fit.
Which has the better crystal?
Both use mineral crystal. The Brycen's is described as impact and shatter resistant; the Corso's as scratch resistant. Neither offers sapphire.
Which suits a small wrist?
The Corso, but check the strap. Owners complain its leather band runs small, so you may need a replacement strap.

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Analog
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Power Source TypeSolar—
Rechargeable PowerYes—
Solar PoweredYes—
Recommended UseSports, Casual—
Suitable For SwimmingYes—
DepartmentMen's—
GenderMen, Male—
Color (Strap)Brown—
ClosureBuckle—
Watch Strap MaterialLeather—
FunctionsDate, Tachometer, Chronograph—
Case ColorSilver, Blue—
Type of IndexArabic, Index (without numbers)—
Movement TypeQuartz, Solar—
Dial ColorBlue—
Time Format12 Hours, 24 Hours—
Water Protection10 ATM (100m)—
Year Manufactured2010-Now—
Owners report it arriving new and in working order with box and papers.