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Citizen PCATvsPraesidus DD-45

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PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $675
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
What people say

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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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
PCAT40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
PCAT100m
DD-45100m
MSRP
PCAT$675
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
OG

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$299
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