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Citizen PCATvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $675
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
PCAT40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
PCAT100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
PCAT$675
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$239
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