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Citizen PCATvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $675
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
PCAT40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
PCAT100m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
PCAT$675
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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