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Citizen PCATvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PCAT
CitizenPCAT
MSRP $675
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428
What people say

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
PCAT40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
PCAT100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
PCAT$675
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$428
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