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Citizen Mickey MousevsPraesidus DD-45

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Mickey Mouse
CitizenMickey Mouse
MSRP $319
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299
What people say

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Citizen Mickey Mouse

Owners report the Citizen Mickey Mouse has detailed dial art with luminous paint and a 42mm case diameter with 22mm band width and 10 ATM water resistance, though one user measured the actual diameter closer to 45.8mm. One owner experienced significant timekeeping issues, with the watch gaining 5-7 minutes every 30 minutes due to swapped movement parts, describing the ticking as "on turbo." On balance, the Citizen Mickey Mouse is rated poorly by owners due to severe timekeeping inaccuracy and potential movement issues.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Mouse42mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Mouse40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Mickey Mouse100m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Mickey Mouse$319
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
OG

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$299
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