Citizen BF0582-51F Gold-Tone Watch vs Citizen Corso Eco-Drive AW1231-07A

Buy the Corso Eco-Drive if you want a set-and-forget watch: its solar movement never needs a battery change and holds a charge for months in the dark. Buy the Quartz Classic if you prefer a gold-tone bracelet, a black dial with a date window, and a lighter, simpler watch. Both are 30m water resistant, so neither is for swimming. The Corso has the better glass and movement; the Quartz Classic has the more versatile bracelet and a date display.

• Choose the Quartz Classic if you want a gold-tone steel bracelet, a black dial with a date window, and a conventional battery watch you can hand to any jeweler.
• Choose the Corso Eco-Drive if you want a solar-powered watch that never needs a battery change, with a scratch-resistant crystal and a slim 9mm case.