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Farer MOONPHASEvsCitizen Mickey Aviator

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MOONPHASE
FarerMOONPHASE
MSRP $1,795
Mickey Aviator
CitizenMickey Aviator
MSRP $296
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Farer MOONPHASE for its unique design, hand-painted moon elements, and satisfying construction, with many highlighting the X1 Super-LumiNova indices and numerals for excellent nighttime legibility. The watch features a 38.5mm cushion case with a distinctive "grain twist" finish and is powered by a Sellita SW288-1 Ma Elaboré Grade movement. Some owners find the moonphase complication easy to set and appreciate the brand's customer service. However, opinions are divided on the price, with some finding it a bit high, and the lume on the hands and hour markers receives mixed feedback, with one owner describing it as "absolute trash" and another as "almost non-existent" while others note its legibility. The thickness of the included leather straps is also mentioned as a trade-off. Overall, owners rate the Farer MOONPHASE highly for its unique character and hand-crafted details at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Farer MOONPHASE has amazing lume and a reliable movement. The case finishing is not perfect, with a polishing flaw. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one highlighting the unique moonphase complication and range of designs, while the other does not mention any specific design-related issues.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MOONPHASE38.5mm
Mickey Aviator40mm
Power Reserve
MOONPHASE45h
Mickey Aviator40h
Water Resistance
MOONPHASE50m
Mickey Aviator100m
MSRP
MOONPHASE$1,795
Mickey Aviator$296

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Moonphase
Pilot
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Green
Ivory

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288-1
B690
Type
Solar
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$296
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