Does the Citizen PCAT need a battery?

No. Eco-Drive charges from any light source, so there is no battery to replace. Keep it exposed to light, and the power reserve indicator shows the charge.

How does atomic timekeeping work on this watch?

It receives radio time signals from atomic clocks and corrects itself, usually overnight. Reception depends on where you are; in weak signal areas you can set it manually.

What functions does the PCAT include?

It has a chronograph, perpetual calendar, power reserve indicator, world time and radio control. The perpetual calendar adjusts for month lengths and leap years.

Is it good for travel across time zones?

Yes. World time and radio control let it switch zones and resync, which suits frequent travelers.

How does it compare with a mechanical chronograph?

It is more accurate and needs no winding or battery service, but it lacks the sweeping seconds and craftsmanship appeal of a mechanical movement.

The watch, its stainless steel bracelet and Citizen's instruction manual. Check the listing for any additional packaging.

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive PCAT AT Chronograph Watch CB5894-50E

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$550.00at WalmartChecked Nov 13

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Citizen Men's Eco-Drive PCAT AT Chronograph Watch CB5894-50E

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Our take on the Citizen Men's Eco-Drive PCAT AT Chronograph Watch CB5894-50E

The Citizen PCAT is a radio-controlled atomic chronograph powered by Eco-Drive, so it runs on light and never needs a battery change. It packs a perpetual calendar, power reserve indicator, chronograph and world time into a two-tone stainless steel case with a black dial and gold-tone accents. It suits buyers who want a feature-dense, set-and-forget watch with a dressier look. Against simpler solar chronographs it offers atomic accuracy and more complications; against mechanical chronographs it trades craftsmanship and serviceability for accuracy and low upkeep.

Best forBuyers who want a set-and-forget watch with no battery changesTravelers who cross time zones oftenFans of two-tone, feature-dense chronographsGift buyers wanting a technical everyday watch

Pros

Eco-Drive solar charging removes battery swaps
Atomic radio control keeps time accurate to the second
Perpetual calendar needs no date adjustments
Power reserve indicator shows charge at a glance
Sapphire crystal resists scratches
Two-tone case and bracelet with black dial look dressy

Cons

Busy dial with many hands and markers can be hard to read
Radio sync depends on signal reception in some regions
Two-tone styling is polarizing
Heavier and thicker than a simple three-hand watch
Hands and markers need light to charge

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive PCAT AT Chronograph Watch CB5894-50E prices at every store

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$550.00Free shippingChecked Nov 13
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What reviewers say

4.7 / 528 ratings

Owners rate the PCAT highly, praising its accuracy, solar charging and build. Complaints center on the crowded dial and occasional trouble syncing the radio signal.

What people mention

AccuracyPraisedOwners say the atomic sync keeps it within a second of official time.
Solar chargingPraisedReviewers like that Eco-Drive runs on light and avoids battery service.
Dial legibilityCriticisedSome find the many hands, subdials and markers crowded and hard to read quickly.
Radio syncMixedSync works well in strong signal areas but can fail elsewhere, according to owners.
BuildPraisedBuyers describe the stainless steel case and sapphire crystal as sturdy and well finished.
Two-tone lookMixedSome like the gold-tone accents; others find the two-tone styling dated.

About the Citizen Men's Eco-Drive PCAT AT Chronograph Watch CB5894-50E

This Citizen Eco-Drive chronograph has a two-tone stainless steel case and bracelet. The dial is black with gold-tone accents.

It is powered by Eco-Drive and uses atomic timekeeping technology with radio control. It also has a perpetual calendar, a power reserve indicator and a chronograph.

Brand: Citizen
Model: CB5894-50E
Collection: PCAT AT
Material: Stainless steel
Color: Two-tone, black dial with gold-tone accents
Power: Eco-Drive
Timekeeping: Atomic timekeeping, radio controlled
Functions: Chronograph, perpetual calendar, power reserve indicator

Specifications

color: OtherSource
actual_color: Two ToneSource

Questions and answers

Does the Citizen PCAT need a battery?: No. Eco-Drive charges from any light source, so there is no battery to replace. Keep it exposed to light, and the power reserve indicator shows the charge.
How does atomic timekeeping work on this watch?: It receives radio time signals from atomic clocks and corrects itself, usually overnight. Reception depends on where you are; in weak signal areas you can set it manually.
What functions does the PCAT include?: It has a chronograph, perpetual calendar, power reserve indicator, world time and radio control. The perpetual calendar adjusts for month lengths and leap years.
Is it good for travel across time zones?: Yes. World time and radio control let it switch zones and resync, which suits frequent travelers.
How does it compare with a mechanical chronograph?: It is more accurate and needs no winding or battery service, but it lacks the sweeping seconds and craftsmanship appeal of a mechanical movement.
What is in the box?: The watch, its stainless steel bracelet and Citizen's instruction manual. Check the listing for any additional packaging.
Where is the Citizen Men's Eco-Drive PCAT AT Chronograph Watch CB5894-50E cheapest?: At Walmart, for $550.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Citizen Men's Eco-Drive PCAT AT Chronograph Watch CB5894-50E?: Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings.