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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.

Zelos Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Zelos Blacktip 41 offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the meteorite dial as a unique feature.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
PCAT
Blacktip 41
Water Resistance
PCAT100m
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
PCAT$675
Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
0mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Teal

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen E660
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$499
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