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Citizen NighthawkvsCitizen PCAT

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PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $675
What people say

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Citizen Nighthawk

Owners widely praise the Citizen Nighthawk's captivating and legible dial, often noting its intricate details and surprisingly clear readability despite a busy appearance. The solar-powered Eco-Drive quartz movement is consistently lauded for its accuracy and silent operation, with precise second-hand alignment. Reviewers and owners also highlight the watch's robust build, comfortable wearability due to its 42mm case and short lug-to-lug, and excellent lume. However, multiple sources flag the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches, with some owners planning upgrades to sapphire. The bracelet quality receives mixed feedback, with some finding it well-made and substantial, while others criticize its feel or construction. One owner notes play in the hour hand setting mechanism. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Nighthawk highly for its striking dial and accurate Eco-Drive movement at a great value.

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

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nighthawk43mm
PCAT43mm
Power Reserve
Nighthawk
PCAT
Water Resistance
Nighthawk200m
PCAT100m
MSRP
Nighthawk$431
PCAT$675

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Lug Width
23.5mm
0mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
B620
E660

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$431
$675
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