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Citizen Mickey AviatorvsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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Mickey Aviator
CitizenMickey Aviator
MSRP $296
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
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.

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch owners praise its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some finding the 36mm size practical for field use. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs, while others point to the composite case material, 30m water resistance, and unbranded movement as drawbacks. On balance, owners are divided on the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch, with opinions split on its value and design features.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Aviator40mm
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Aviator40h
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Aviator100m
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Mickey Aviator$296
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Ivory
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
B690
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$650
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