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Citizen PCATvsGlycine Airpilot Chrono

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Glycine Airpilot Chrono

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airpilot Chrono for its exceptional value, with many stating it is worth twice its price and offers finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Specific highlights include the dial's depth and versatility, the symmetrical design with the date at 6 o'clock, the well-integrated 24-hour complication, and the applied indices. The screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance are also frequently cited as strong points, as is the good lume. Some owners find the red chapter ring numerals too small, and the standard Sellita SW200 movement and average clasp are noted as drawbacks. The 41mm case with a 52mm lug-to-lug distance is considered by some to wear large on smaller wrists, though curved lugs help with wearability. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airpilot Chrono highly for its stunning design and exceptional value at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
Airpilot Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
PCAT
Airpilot Chrono
Water Resistance
PCAT100m
Airpilot Chrono100m
MSRP
PCAT$675
Airpilot Chrono$1,895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
0mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Citizen E660
Type
Solar
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
4
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$1,895
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