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Citizen Mickey AstronautvsDan Henry 1963

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Mickey Astronaut
CitizenMickey Astronaut
MSRP $319
1963
Dan Henry1963
MSRP $380
What people say

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Citizen Mickey Astronaut

The Citizen Mickey Astronaut is praised for its highly detailed dial art with luminous Mickey and stars, and offers 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners question its legibility due to the dial design and note its large 42mm case diameter, with one measuring it closer to 45.8mm. The crown placement at 4 o'clock is found difficult to wind by one owner, though they still value the watch. Overall, owners appreciate the Citizen Mickey Astronaut for its unique dial art and robust water resistance, despite some concerns about case size and crown ergonomics.

Dan Henry 1963

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1963 for its attractive vintage aviation look, precise dial printing, sunken sub-dials, sandwich dial construction, domed crystal, and well-executed case finishing, all at an astonishing price point. The chronograph button action is described as satisfying, and the 40mm size is noted as easy to read and versatile. However, some owners found the stock strap disappointing and replaced it. The lume is described as terrible, and the 12-click bezel could offer better resistance. Opinions are mixed on the perceived case quality, with some finding it cheap and lacking a "solid" feel, while others appreciate its mixed finish and slimmer profile. Some question the utility of the 24-hour sub-dial chronograph movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1963 highly for its exceptional value and vintage aesthetic.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Astronaut42mm
196342.5mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Astronaut40h
196340h
Water Resistance
Mickey Astronaut100m
1963
MSRP
Mickey Astronaut$319
1963$380

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Pepsi

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$380
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