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Citizen Mickey AviatorvsHemel HFT20

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Mickey Aviator
CitizenMickey Aviator
MSRP $296
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Aviator40mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Aviator40h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Mickey Aviator100m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Mickey Aviator$296
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Ivory
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
B690
Seiko VK64
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$450

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What people say

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Citizen Mickey Aviator

Owners widely praise the Citizen Mickey Aviator for its fun, quirky style and luminous dial art that appeals to enthusiasts. One owner notes the actual case diameter is closer to 45.8mm, making it a large watch, and some find the large "12" and dial layout between 2 and 11 o'clock affect legibility. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Mickey Aviator highly for its unique, smile-inducing aesthetic and detailed dial.

Hemel HFT20

The Hemel HFT20 Chronograph is praised for its legible matte black dial, sapphire crystal, and the satisfying sweep of its chronograph hand, powered by the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Reviewers note its convenient wearability, with a 42mm case that wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, and a comfortable, well-made leather strap. However, its 16mm thickness is considered slightly more than ideal for the movement, and the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump. Overall, reviewers find the Hemel HFT20 to be an accessible and modern interpretation of vintage designs, offering good value at $449.

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