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Citizen Mickey AviatorvsPhoibos Reef Master

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Mickey Aviator
CitizenMickey Aviator
MSRP $296
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Aviator40mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Aviator40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Aviator100m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Mickey Aviator$296
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
B690
SII NH38
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$335

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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