Citizen Mickey MousevsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

The Citizen Mickey Mouse watch features detailed dial art with Mickey and stars painted in luminous paint, a 42mm case diameter, 22mm band width, and 100 meters of water resistance. However, one owner reports the watch ran 5-7 minutes fast every 30 minutes, with a watchmaker finding swapped movement parts that rendered it unfixable, and a loud "turbo" ticking sound. On balance, owners report significant issues with the Citizen Mickey Mouse's timekeeping and movement reliability.

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.