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Citizen PCATvsLilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar – Edition II

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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.

Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar – Edition II

Owners widely report significant issues with customer service, citing long shipping times, poor communication, and difficulty resolving defects. Some owners describe the build quality as reasonable with interesting design details and a striking appearance, comparing it favorably to more expensive watches. Others, however, flag sharp edges, uncomfortable strap screws, potential QC issues like alignment and dust under the glass, and movement failures within a few years. One owner noted their watch held up well over a year in a demanding environment, recommending it as worth the price. Overall, owners are split on the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar – Edition II, with praise for its design and perceived value tempered by widespread concerns about quality control and customer service.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
Chronograph Solar – Edition II42.5mm
Power Reserve
PCAT
Chronograph Solar – Edition II
Water Resistance
PCAT100m
Chronograph Solar – Edition II50m
MSRP
PCAT$675
Chronograph Solar – Edition II$349

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Thickness
0mm
10.3mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
E660
Seiko VR43

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$349
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