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Citizen Mickey AviatorvsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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Mickey Aviator
CitizenMickey Aviator
MSRP $296
Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Aviator40mm
Solar Marine39mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Aviator40h
Solar Marine40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Aviator100m
Solar Marine300m
MSRP
Mickey Aviator$296
Solar Marine$463

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Ivory
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
B690
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$463

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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.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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