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Citizen PCATvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $675
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Citizen PCAT

Owners widely praise the Citizen PCAT for its exceptional value, noting its perpetual calendar and 200m water resistance as standout features. Reviewers highlight its refined appearance and advanced Eco-Drive, radio-controlled timekeeping, and perpetual calendar functionality. Some owners find the dial information-heavy and legibility challenging on certain sub-dials, while one user points out the E650 movement's limitation to five atomic time zones. Lug widths vary, with some titanium models featuring 24mm. Overall, owners rate the Citizen PCAT highly for its impressive specifications and value proposition.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

From video reviewers

The Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar pairs a USA-assembled solar quartz movement with a matte blue dial offering strong legibility, delivering reliable everyday functionality across multiple case sizes (38mm and 42mm options). The watch combines 200m water resistance, scratch-resistant properties, and solid lume in an affordably priced package backed by a warranty.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
PCAT40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
PCAT100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
PCAT$675
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$279
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