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Citizen Mickey AviatorvsHELM Vanuatu

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

Mickey Aviator
CitizenMickey Aviator
MSRP $296
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Aviator40mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Aviator40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Aviator100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Mickey Aviator$296
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
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
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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