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Citizen Mickey MousevsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Mickey Mouse
CitizenMickey Mouse
MSRP $237
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Mouse43mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Mouse40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Mouse100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Mickey Mouse$237
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Mickey Mouse

The Citizen Mickey Mouse watch features detailed dial art with Mickey and stars painted in luminous paint, a 42mm case diameter, 22mm band width, and 100 meters of water resistance. However, one owner reports the watch ran 5-7 minutes fast every 30 minutes, with a watchmaker finding swapped movement parts that rendered it unfixable, and a loud "turbo" ticking sound. On balance, owners report significant issues with the Citizen Mickey Mouse's timekeeping and movement reliability.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size delivers comfortable wearability and lug-to-lug proportions suitable for most wrists. The quartz movement sacrifices prestige compared to automatic alternatives, though it ensures reliable accuracy. The red/navy aluminum bezel and Swiss Ronda quartz movement at an accessible price make it a practical travel watch.

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