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Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph vs Citizen Eco-Drive PCAT Chronograph

Buy the Brycen for a lighter, dressier everyday watch with a leather strap and a classic chronograph look. Buy the PCAT if you want atomic timekeeping, sapphire crystal, 200 m water resistance and world time. The Brycen is the simpler, more casual watch; the PCAT is the more capable, heavier tool watch. Owners of both praise Eco-Drive's no-battery running, but the PCAT's sapphire and radio sync are the real step up.

  • Choose the Brycen if you want a light, casual chronograph on a leather strap that never needs a battery and suits everyday wear.
  • Choose the PCAT if you travel, swim or want sapphire glass, atomic timekeeping and world time in one watch.

Prices

  • Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph: $169.30 at Electronic Express (last seen Nov 10)
  • Citizen Eco-Drive PCAT Chronograph: $472.50 at Walmart (last seen Nov 13)
  • Difference: the Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph is $303.20 cheaper than the Citizen Eco-Drive PCAT Chronograph at the latest prices (Nov 10 and Nov 13)
CITIZEN
Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph Men's Watch CA0648-09L

Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph

Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph Men's Watch CA0648-09L

4.4(64 ratings)
$169.30at Electronic ExpressChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • Light at about 77 g
  • Leather strap and blue bezel look casual and versatile
  • Finer 1/5-second chronograph
  • Eco-Drive never needs a battery
Cons
  • Mineral crystal scratches more easily than sapphire
  • 100 m rating limits deep water use
  • No atomic sync or world time
  • Leather strap wears faster in water
Citizen
Citizen Eco-Drive Sport Luxury PCAT Chronograph Men's Watch

Citizen Eco-Drive PCAT Chronograph

Citizen Eco-Drive Sport Luxury PCAT Chronograph Men's Watch

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Pros
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • 200 m water resistance
  • Atomic timekeeping and 5 time zones
  • Steel bracelet with deployment clasp
Cons
  • Heavy at about 122 g
  • Coarser 1-second chronograph
  • Busier dial takes getting used to
  • Larger 23 mm lugs limit strap choices

What separates them

Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive ChronographCitizen Eco-Drive PCAT Chronograph
CrystalMineral, scratch resistant but softerAnti-reflective sapphire
Water resistance100 m, fine for swimming200 m, rated for diving and marine sports
TimekeepingStandard quartz Eco-Drive, set by handAtomic radio sync with 5 time zones and world time
WeightAbout 77 g, light on the wristAbout 122 g, noticeably heavier
BandBrown leather with buckleStainless steel bracelet and polyurethane strap
Chronograph1/5-second, up to 60 minutes1-second, up to 60 minutes
PowerEco-Drive solar, never needs a batteryEco-Drive solar, never needs a battery
StyleSport-casual with blue bezel and leatherDress-sport steel with black dial

Price history

$599.00$169.30
Nov 1Nov 14
  • Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph: lowest $169.30 on Nov 11 at Electronic Express; $189.00 on Nov 14.
  • Citizen Eco-Drive PCAT Chronograph: lowest $432.80 on Nov 6 at Amazon; $472.50 on Nov 14.

Prices at every store

Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph

  • Electronic ExpressNew

    In stock

    $169.30Free shippingChecked Nov 10
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  • WatchExclusiveNew

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    $212.97+ $40.75 shippingChecked Nov 12
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  • JomashopNew

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    $189.00Free shippingChecked 9 h ago
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    $209.00Free shippingChecked Nov 12
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Citizen Eco-Drive PCAT Chronograph

  • WalmartNew

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    $472.50Checked 16 h ago
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    $499.47Checked Nov 5
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    $510.00Checked 16 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecCitizen Brycen Eco-Drive ChronographCitizen Eco-Drive PCAT Chronograph
Water Resistance100 metersWR200/20Bar/666ft
Case MaterialStainless SteelStainless Steel
Band MaterialLeatherStainless Steel & Polyurethane
Weight4.00 oz121.9 g
Power SourceSolarEco-Drive
Display TypeAnalogAnalog
GenderMen, MaleMale
GlassMineralSapphire
Watch Strap MaterialLeatherStainless Steel
FunctionsDate, Tachometer, ChronographDate, Chronograph
Case ColorSilver, BlueSilver
Dial ColorBlueBlack
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SpecCitizen Brycen Eco-Drive ChronographCitizen Eco-Drive PCAT Chronograph
Water Protection10 ATM (100m)10 ATM (100m)
MovementQuartzE650
Lug Width12 mm23 mm
Case Size44 mm44 mm
colorBlue—
size44 mm—
actual_colorBrown/Blue—
Battery LifeNever needs a battery—
Scratch ResistanceYes (Mineral crystal), Scratch-resistant minera…—
Case Shape

What reviewers say

Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph

  • 4.4 / 564 ratings

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 64 ratings, the Brycen is generally well received as a solid solar chronograph. Owners like the blue dial and the no-battery Eco-Drive setup. Some note the size and the leather band as drawbacks.

What people mention
  • DialPraisedOwners say the blue dial looks better in person than in photos.
  • PowerPraisedBuyers like that Eco-Drive solar charging removes battery changes.
  • SizeMixedSome find the 44 mm case and 12.1 mm thickness large on the wrist.
  • CrystalCriticisedA few note the mineral crystal scratches more easily than sapphire.

Citizen Eco-Drive PCAT Chronograph

Owners of the PCAT line generally praise the solar movement, perpetual calendar and radio sync, and treat it as a low-maintenance travel watch. Complaints tend to center on the large, heavy case and a crowded dial.

What people mention
  • Power sourcePraisedOwners like that Eco-Drive keeps running from light without battery swaps.
  • TimekeepingPraisedRadio control and perpetual calendar keep date and time correct across zones.
  • Size and weightCriticisedThe 44 mm case and roughly 122 g weight feel substantial on smaller wrists.
  • Dial legibilityMixedThe multi-register layout looks technical but can be busy to read quickly.

Questions and answers

Which is better for swimming?
The PCAT. It is rated to 200 m and built for marine sports. The Brycen handles 100 m, fine for pool swimming but not diving.
Which lasts longer?
Both run on Eco-Drive solar and need no battery changes. The PCAT's sapphire crystal resists scratches far better than the Brycen's mineral glass, so it holds up longer cosmetically.
Is the PCAT worth stepping up to?
Yes if you want sapphire, atomic sync, world time and 200 m water resistance. If you want a light casual watch, the Brycen covers the basics.
Does either need a battery?
No. Both are Citizen Eco-Drive and charge from any light source.
Which is more comfortable daily?
The Brycen. At about 77 g on leather it sits lighter than the PCAT at about 122 g on steel.
Which has the better chronograph?
The Brycen measures in 1/5-second increments; the PCAT measures in whole seconds. Both run to 60 minutes.

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Round
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Width20 mm—
Watch StyleAnalog, Analog, Sport—
Wrist Watch StyleSport—
Watch MovementEco-Drive—
Band Closure TypeBuckle, Tang—
Display FeaturesDate window—
ClockYes—
Time Keeping SoftwareAnalog—
Power Source TypeSolar—
Rechargeable PowerYes—
Solar PoweredYes—
Recommended UseSports, Casual—
Suitable For SwimmingYes—
DepartmentMen's—
Color (Strap)Brown—
ClosureBuckle—
Type of IndexArabic, Index (without numbers)—
Movement TypeQuartz, Solar—