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Citizen PCATvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's design, with specific mentions of its beautiful ice blue sundial and compact 39mm case size, which some note wears smaller than its specifications due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers highlight its racing-inspired aesthetic and versatility, with one owner finding the 39mm solar model a sturdy and reliable everyday watch with 100m water resistance. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing the $700 price for a solar quartz model and a thickness of 13mm, while others expressed a preference for automatic movements. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's attractive vintage-inspired design and compact wearability, though some debate its value and thickness for a solar quartz chronograph.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER41.4mm
Power Reserve
PCAT
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Water Resistance
PCAT100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
PCAT$675
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
41.4mm
Thickness
0mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
0mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
V192
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$750
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