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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-TvsCWC 6BB-WR

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6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atomic Perpetual A-T41mm
6BB-WR42mm
Power Reserve
Atomic Perpetual A-T40h
6BB-WR40h
Water Resistance
Atomic Perpetual A-T200m
6BB-WR100m
MSRP
Atomic Perpetual A-T
6BB-WR$1,875

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
CWC 6BB-WR

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
Sellita SW510
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875

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What people say

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Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T

Owners widely praise the Citizen Atomic Perpetual A-T for its handsome appearance, solid fit and finish, comfortable bracelet, and intuitive world time function. Its perpetual calendar and atomic timekeeping are highlighted as major conveniences, maintaining accuracy within 0.5 seconds even without syncing, and owners appreciate its "set & forget" nature and solar charging. The watch features a modest, stylish blue dial with delicate design details and a clutter-free layout, along with high water resistance without a screw-down crown and light titanium construction. Some find the dial unnecessarily busy, and its time zone functionality is noted as less useful outside the US, with atomic sync being less compelling below the equator. Accuracy is reported as +/-15 seconds per month if not syncing, but +/-0 seconds if it syncs via radio signal. Some find the watch a bit on the large side.

CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

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