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Citizen PCATvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $675
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
PCAT40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
PCAT100m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
PCAT$675
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
9F85
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$3,100
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