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Citizen Mickey AstronautvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Mickey Astronaut
CitizenMickey Astronaut
MSRP $319
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Astronaut42mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Astronaut40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Astronaut100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Mickey Astronaut$319
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$279

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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.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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