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Citizen Hometown Mickey MousevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hometown Mickey Mouse42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Hometown Mickey Mouse40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hometown Mickey Mouse100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Hometown Mickey Mouse
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
42mm
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
Beige
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239

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What people say

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Citizen Hometown Mickey Mouse

The Citizen Hometown Mickey Mouse is widely praised for its highly detailed, luminescent dial art, which owners find amazing in person and classic in vibe, with some noting the whimsical face and Jubilee-style bracelet contribute to an upscale look and nice feel on the wrist. One owner measured the case at 45.8mm, larger than the listed 42mm, and flagged the 3 ATM water resistance as Citizen's lowest rating, while another wished the "12" marker was an Earth view and noted the date window is not lumed. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Hometown Mickey Mouse highly for its fun, detailed dial and upscale bracelet at the price.

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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