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Citizen PCATvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $675
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
PCAT40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
PCAT100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
PCAT$675
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
Miyota 9075
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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