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Citizen Mickey MousevsTraska Commuter Carbon Black

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What people say

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Citizen Mickey Mouse

Owners report the Citizen Mickey Mouse has detailed dial art with luminous paint and a 42mm case diameter with 22mm band width and 10 ATM water resistance, though one user measured the actual diameter closer to 45.8mm. One owner experienced significant timekeeping issues, with the watch gaining 5-7 minutes every 30 minutes due to swapped movement parts, describing the ticking as "on turbo." On balance, the Citizen Mickey Mouse is rated poorly by owners due to severe timekeeping inaccuracy and potential movement issues.

Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch's slim case and comfortable dimensions are praised. Reviewers found the $700 price point to be expensive.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Mouse42mm
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Mouse
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Water Resistance
Mickey Mouse100m
Commuter Carbon Black100m
MSRP
Mickey Mouse$319
Commuter Carbon Black$700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Salmon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Citizen J810
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$700
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