
Finding alternatives to
Citizen PCAT
Ref. CB5912
39 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
43mm
Movement
Solar
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$581
ComplicationsSynchronized to Atomic Time Clock for Superior AccuracyAtomic Timekeeping Technology with Synchronized Time Adjustment Available in 24 Time Zones1 Second Chronograph Measures up to 60 MinutesPerpetual Calendar12/24 Hour TimeAlarm
Microbrand picks· 18
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Astor + Banks
Black
44mm · Quartz$575
Same size · Sapphire

AVI-8
FOREST
43mm · Quartz$380
Same size · Visually similar

AVI-8
Halton
44mm · Meca-Quartz$285
Same size · Visually similar

Dan Henry
Standard
41.5mm · Quartz$300
Similar size · Sapphire

Dryden
PVD Vintage
42mm · Quartz$450
Same size · 23% less

Dryden
Steel 12 Hour
42mm · Quartz$349
Same size · 40% less

Dryden
Steel Tactical
42mm · Quartz$349
Same size · 40% less

Ferro
Black / White
42mm · Quartz$475
Same size · Sapphire

Geckota
Classic Reverse Panda
42mm · Quartz$299
Same size · 49% less

AVI-8
Cobalt Blue
43mm · Meca-Quartz$195
Same size · 66% less

Dan Henry
Pepsi
42.5mm · Quartz$380
Same size · Sapphire

Wolbrook
Black Leather Strap 40mm
40mm · Quartz$432
GMT/traveler · 26% less

CWC
Cabot Sea Falcon Watch
41mm · Quartz$749
Similar size · Sapphire

Dan Henry
Standard
41mm · Quartz$290
Similar size · Sapphire

Ferro
Silver
45.2mm · Quartz$485
Sapphire · 17% less

Geckota
Black and Orange
40mm · Quartz$399
Sapphire · 31% less

CWC
1987 SBS Quartz Diver Re-Issue Watch
41mm · Quartz$749
Similar size · Sapphire

CWC
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
41mm · Quartz$624
Similar size · Sapphire
Steps up from here· 10
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint.

Citizen
Promaster Skyhawk A-T
42mm · Solar$1,500
GMT/traveler · Shared: Synchronized to Atomic Time Clock for Superior Accuracy, Perpetual Calendar, 12/24 Hour Time, Power Reserve Indicator

Bremont
Armoured II
43mm · Mechanical$5,450
Same size · Sapphire

Bremont
Apex II 43mm
43mm · Mechanical$5,350
Same size · Sapphire

Bremont
Short
40mm · Mechanical$4,500
Sapphire · 674% more

DOXA
DOXA Army
42.5mm · $2,490
Same size · Sapphire

DOXA
SUB 200
42mm · $1,290
Same size · Sapphire

DOXA
SUB 300T
42.5mm · $2,190
Same size · Sapphire

Grand Seiko
SBGN027
39mm · Quartz$3,700
Diver-grade WR · Visually similar

Grand Seiko
SBGP015
40mm · Quartz$3,800
Sapphire · Diver-grade WR

Grand Seiko
SBGV245
40mm · Quartz$3,000
Sapphire · Diver-grade WR
In the same price band· 8
Comparable watches at roughly the same money. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Citizen
Promaster Air A-T
46mm · Solar$581
Shared caliber (E660) · Shared: Synchronized to Atomic Time Clock for Superior Accuracy, Atomic Timekeeping Technology with Synchronized Time Adjustment Available in 24 Time Zones, 1 Second Chronograph Measures up to 60 Minutes, Perpetual Calendar, 12/24 Hour Time, Alarm, Power Reserve Indicator, Day / Date

Citizen
Nighthawk
43mm · Solar$431
Same family (Eco-Drive) · Shared: 12/24 Hour Time

Citizen
Nighthawk
42mm · Solar$431
Same family (Eco-Drive) · Shared: 12/24 Hour Time

Hamilton
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
42mm · Quartz$1,075
Common cross-shop · Same size

Tissot
Chrono L
42mm · Quartz$475
Common cross-shop · Same size

Tissot
Chrono XL Classic
45mm · Quartz$495
Common cross-shop · Similar size

Tissot
Chrono XL Vintage
45mm · Quartz$450
Common cross-shop · Similar size

Hamilton
Khaki Field Quartz
40mm · Quartz$675
Common cross-shop · Sapphire
Cheaper alternatives· 3
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.


