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Citizen PCATvsHemel HFT20

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

PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $581
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
PCAT40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
PCAT200m
HFT20100m
MSRP
PCAT$581
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
21.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
Seiko VK64
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$581
$450

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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.

Hemel HFT20

The Hemel HFT20 Chronograph is praised for its legible matte black dial, sapphire crystal, and the satisfying sweep of its chronograph hand, powered by the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Reviewers note its convenient wearability, with a 42mm case that wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, and a comfortable, well-made leather strap. However, its 16mm thickness is considered slightly more than ideal for the movement, and the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump. Overall, reviewers find the Hemel HFT20 to be an accessible and modern interpretation of vintage designs, offering good value at $449.

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