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Citizen Mickey AstronautvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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Mickey Astronaut
CitizenMickey Astronaut
MSRP $319
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Astronaut42mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Astronaut40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Astronaut100m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Mickey Astronaut$319
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$399

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What people say

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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.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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