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Citizen Mickey AstronautvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Mickey Astronaut
CitizenMickey Astronaut
MSRP $319
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $725
What people say

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

Citizen Mickey Astronaut

The Citizen Mickey Astronaut is praised for its highly detailed dial art with luminous Mickey and stars, and offers 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners question its legibility due to the dial design and note its large 42mm case diameter, with one measuring it closer to 45.8mm. The crown placement at 4 o'clock is found difficult to wind by one owner, though they still value the watch. Overall, owners appreciate the Citizen Mickey Astronaut for its unique dial art and robust water resistance, despite some concerns about case size and crown ergonomics.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, unique red dial and vintage-inspired design, finding it a sturdy and reliable everyday watch. Some owners, however, question the value proposition at around $700 for a solar quartz model, citing its 13-15mm thickness and the 24-hour subdial as drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day, while another notes the V192 solar movement offers a six-month power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER a capable and versatile chronograph, with its striking dial and everyday wearability being the most frequently cited strengths.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's solar movement provides reliable power without battery replacements and accurate timekeeping, with a claimed accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. A notable trade-off is the watch's slightly thicker profile and somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the bezel action is smooth and clicky, with one reviewer praising it and the other not mentioning it.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Astronaut42mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Astronaut40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Astronaut100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Mickey Astronaut$319
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$725

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
V192
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$725
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