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Citizen Mickey AviatorvsHELM Komodo

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Mickey Aviator
CitizenMickey Aviator
MSRP $296
Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Aviator40mm
Komodo40mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Aviator40h
Komodo40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Aviator100m
Komodo300m
MSRP
Mickey Aviator$296
Komodo$295

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
12mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
B690
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$295

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What people say

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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.

HELM Komodo

The HELM Komodo is widely praised for its excellent build quality, top-notch case finishing, clear double-domed sapphire crystal, wonderfully executed dial, and substantial lume, with reviewers noting its ISO 6425 compliance and 300m water resistance. Owners report a snappy 120-click bezel and appreciate the depth, detail, and finishing for a tool diver at its price point. Some owners find the 15.2mm to 15.5mm height makes the HELM Komodo feel thick and hefty, and the bezel ridges are noted as somewhat uncomfortable to turn, while the clasp design is also flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the HELM Komodo highly for its exceptional finishing and lume at its sub-$300 price point.

From video reviewers

The HELM Komodo's double domed sapphire crystal offers excellent optical clarity and minimal distortion. A notable weakness is its limited availability, making it harder to get than some other luxury watches. Reviewers disagree on the watch's lug-to-lug fit, with one reviewer noting it may not suit those with smaller wrists, while another reviewer does not mention this as a concern.

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