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Citizen Mickey AviatorvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Mickey Aviator
CitizenMickey Aviator
MSRP $296
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Aviator40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Aviator40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Aviator100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Mickey Aviator$296
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Ivory
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
B690
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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