Citizen Perpetual Calendar ChronographvsTAG Heuer Carrera

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Perpetual Calendar Chronograph at true scale

Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

TAG Heuer Carrera at true scale

Carrera

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Thickness

n/a

15.3mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$395

lowest

$7,300

Movement

E820

TAG Heuer Heuer 02

Case

3 specs
Thickness
n/a
15.27mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Finish
n/a
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
E820
TAG Heuer Heuer 02
Type
Solar
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph, Perpetual calendar, Alarm
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$7,300
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

Owners widely praise Citizen's perpetual calendar models for their reliability and the convenience of never needing date adjustments. The Citizen Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is noted for its functional E820 Eco-Drive solar movement, perpetual calendar, and chronograph capabilities, offering good legibility and wearing comfort. Some owners find the complexity requires referencing the manual for setup. One owner reports the chronograph times only up to one hour and mode changes require pulling the crown, with support limited to whole-hour UTC time zone offsets. Another owner experienced an issue with the crown turning while wearing the watch, changing the mode and rendering it unusable. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Citizen Perpetual Calendar Chronograph for its feature set and reliability at its price point.

TAG Heuer Carrera

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera for its stunning design, superb finishing, and versatility, with many finding it a classy and enjoyable daily wear. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the watch's aesthetic appeal, with specific mentions of a beautiful sunray dial and well-constructed feel. Some owners note the bracelet's edges could be smoother, and the winding action is stiffer than desired. A few sources mention a power reserve of around 38-42 hours and a resale value that depreciates from retail. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Carrera highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

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