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Citizen PCATvsSpinnaker Popeye

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PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $581
Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
Popeye43mm
Power Reserve
PCAT40h
Popeye40h
Water Resistance
PCAT200m
Popeye150m
MSRP
PCAT$581
Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
21.5mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Popeye Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
SII NH35A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$581
$395

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Popeye

The Spinnaker Popeye is a fun, playful dive watch with extensive lume and a dramatic, ultra-domed sapphire crystal. Owners are drawn to the nostalgia and playful styling, though some find the cartoon theme cheapens the look and the 42mm case too thick. The rubber strap can be stiff, and some owners report poor customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Spinnaker Popeye for its unique, nostalgic design and extensive lume.

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