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Citizen PCATvsGeckota Classic Chronotimer

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

PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $581
Classic Chronotimer
GeckotaClassic Chronotimer
MSRP $499
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.

Geckota Classic Chronotimer

Owners widely praise the Geckota Classic Chronotimer for its appealing and distinct yet classic design, with many receiving compliments on its unique look. Enthusiasts highlight the hand-wound mechanical movement as a positive feature, noting the movements appear to be solid workhorses. Some owners find the Geckota Classic Chronotimer comfortable and fun to wear, appreciating its funky aesthetic and how well it contrasts with different straps. However, one owner reports the Chronotimer wears large on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Classic Chronotimer highly for its beautiful and distinct design that garners frequent compliments.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
Classic Chronotimer41.5mm
Power Reserve
PCAT40h
Classic Chronotimer40h
Water Resistance
PCAT200m
Classic Chronotimer100m
MSRP
PCAT$581
Classic Chronotimer$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
21.5mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$581
$499
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