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Citizen PCATvsSternglas Tachymeter 2.0

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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.

From video reviewers

The watch features a sapphire crystal and a perpetual calendar. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0

The Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 is widely praised for its upscale feel and value, featuring a Seiko TMI VK63 meca-quartz movement and a refined case with polished and matte surfaces. Reviewers note improvements over the predecessor, including better lume and the addition of Arabic numerals, while the dial offers more color and distinct sub-dials. One owner points out that the "orange" accent is actually yellow and suggests the tachymeter scale could be more functional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 highly for its balanced design and strong value proposition as a quartz chronograph.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
Tachymeter 2.044mm
Power Reserve
PCAT
Tachymeter 2.0
Water Resistance
PCAT200m
Tachymeter 2.0100m
MSRP
PCAT$581
Tachymeter 2.0$420

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
0mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
21.5mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Lume
None
Luminova und applizierten Indizes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
E660
Seiko TMI VK63 Mecha-Quartz
Type
Solar
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$581
$420
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