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Citizen Mickey MousevsVario Futurist

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Mickey Mouse
CitizenMickey Mouse
MSRP $237
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Mouse43mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Mouse40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Mouse100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Mickey Mouse$237
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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