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Citizen Mickey AstronautvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Mickey Astronaut
CitizenMickey Astronaut
MSRP $319
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279
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 RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Astronaut42mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Astronaut40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Astronaut100m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Mickey Astronaut$319
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$279
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