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Citizen Mickey AviatorvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Mickey Aviator
CitizenMickey Aviator
MSRP $296
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Aviator40mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Aviator40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Mickey Aviator100m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Mickey Aviator$296
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
B690
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$2,414

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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.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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