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Citizen Mickey AviatorvsVaer Field

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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.

Vaer Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

From video reviewers

The solar movement and American assembly are key strengths. Lume performance is a point of contention among reviewers.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Aviator40mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Aviator
Field
Water Resistance
Mickey Aviator100m
Field100m
MSRP
Mickey Aviator$296
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Thickness
0mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Ivory
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
B690
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$329
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