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Citizen NighthawkvsCitizen PCAT

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PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $675
What people say

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

Citizen Nighthawk

Owners widely praise the Citizen Nighthawk for its value, intricate dial with applied indices and red accents, and strong wrist presence. The Eco-Drive B877 movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting zero deviation over five days, and its ability to track dual timezones with a GMT hand. The brushed case finish and solid, attractive bracelet are also frequently highlighted. However, the mineral crystal is a consistent drawback, with multiple sources noting its reflectivity and vulnerability to scratches, especially considering the watch's price point. Some owners find the dial difficult to read in low light, the internal bezel crown position awkward, and the watch heavy. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Nighthawk highly for its striking dial and accurate Eco-Drive movement, with the mineral crystal being the most frequently cited compromise.

From video reviewers

The solar-powered Eco-Drive chronograph movement is a functional highlight. Legibility in low light conditions is a drawback.

Citizen PCAT

Owners widely praise the Citizen PCAT for its exceptional value, noting its perpetual calendar and 200m water resistance as standout features. Reviewers highlight its refined appearance and advanced Eco-Drive, radio-controlled timekeeping, and perpetual calendar functionality. Some owners find the dial information-heavy and legibility challenging on certain sub-dials, while one user points out the E650 movement's limitation to five atomic time zones. Lug widths vary, with some titanium models featuring 24mm. Overall, owners rate the Citizen PCAT highly for its impressive specifications and value proposition.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nighthawk42mm
PCAT43mm
Power Reserve
Nighthawk
PCAT
Water Resistance
Nighthawk200m
PCAT100m
MSRP
Nighthawk$431
PCAT$675

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Lug Width
26mm
0mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
B612
E660

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$431
$675
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