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Citizen PCATvsHenry Archer Tidevand

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PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $581
Tidevand
Henry ArcherTidevand
MSRP $5,299
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Henry Archer Tidevand

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidevand for its exceptional finishing, highlighting the contrast between brushing and beveled polished edges, and its spectacular Aventurine dial, which evokes a sense of space. The BGW9 lume is described as "off the charts" and provides strong nighttime visibility, complementing the watch's rugged construction and refined aesthetic. The 40mm case is noted as being thin at 10.65mm, and the watch features a 120-click diver's bezel and 200 meters of water resistance. One owner reported tight bracelet push pins, but Henry Archer's customer service resolved the issue. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidevand highly for its striking Aventurine dial and robust lume.

From video reviewers

The unique gemstone dial is a standout feature. The polished tungsten bezel is a fingerprint magnet. Reviewers disagreed on the practicality of an all-orange watch for daily wear.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
Tidevand40mm
Power Reserve
PCAT40h
Tidevand40h
Water Resistance
PCAT200m
Tidevand200m
MSRP
PCAT$581
Tidevand$5,299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
21.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$581
$5,299
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