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Citizen Mickey MousevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Mickey Mouse
CitizenMickey Mouse
MSRP $319
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239
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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Mouse42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Mouse40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Mouse100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Mickey Mouse$319
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$239
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