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Citizen PCATvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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

PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $581
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
PCAT40h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
PCAT200m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
PCAT$581
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
21.5mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
PVD Vintage

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$581
$450

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What people say

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Citizen PCAT

The Citizen PCAT is praised for its polished and brushed stainless steel case, blue bezel insert, and tachymeter scale. Reviewers note its navy dial with polished silver elements and sub-dials that change functions by mode, along with radio-controlled timekeeping, a perpetual calendar, and 200 meters of water resistance. The redesigned bezel and sapphire crystal covering the tachymeter scale are considered attractive features. One owner notes the E650 movement supports five atomic time zones, fewer than some other models. Lug width is uncertain, with suggestions of 22mm or 24mm. Older PCAT models require changing the mode to "CHR" to operate the chronograph. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen PCAT for its robust feature set and attractive, functional design.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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