Finding alternatives to
Alternatives to the Citizen Mickey Aviator
Ref. BV1088
45 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
40mm
Movement
Solar
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$296
ComplicationsDateSub Second Hand2 Hand
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Citizen Mickey Aviator is the Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch ($189) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Timex Expedition Metal Field 40mm Leather Strap Watch at $93 (vs $296 for the Mickey Aviator) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Pilot. Stepping up, the Glycine Airpilot Dual Time ($1,695) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.
45 matches
Microbrand picks· 12
Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.
Mainstream picks· 12
Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.
Cheaper alternatives· 9
If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.
