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Citizen Mickey MousevsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Mickey Mouse
CitizenMickey Mouse
MSRP $319
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Mouse42mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Mouse40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Mouse100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Mickey Mouse$319
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$329
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