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Citizen Mickey Mouse ExplorervsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Mickey Mouse Explorer
CitizenMickey Mouse Explorer
MSRP $296
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Mouse Explorer41.2mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Mouse Explorer40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Mickey Mouse Explorer100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Mickey Mouse Explorer$296
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
41.2mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
J810
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$5,230

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What people say

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Citizen Mickey Mouse Explorer

Owners widely praise the Citizen Mickey Mouse Explorer for its fun, childlike appeal, detailed dial art with luminous Mickey and stars, and excellent value. One owner finds the 40mm size perfect for daily wear and appreciates the sunburst dial, case finishing, and comfortable integrated bracelet. However, legibility between 2 and 11 o'clock is questioned, and some owners express concerns about the strap length and 21mm lug width. One commenter noted the case diameter measured 45.8mm, larger than the listed 42mm, and another found the Citizen cal. 8210 movement noisy. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Mickey Mouse Explorer highly for its unique design and strong value proposition.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Owners widely praise the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts for its stunning fit and finish, excellent legibility, and a precise, grippy bezel, with one owner calling its bracelet the nicest they've ever owned. The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is described as a flawless beast with a WERK 17 column-wheel chronograph movement, featuring enhanced shock resistance and COSC adjustment, and is noted as a handsome tool watch with a beautiful dial and nice pusher action. However, the 42mm case of the B-42 wears larger than expected, and the Novonaut's 44mm case and chunky bracelet make it too large and heavy for many. The Fortis Titanium Legacy is a modern pilot's watch with a titanium case and bracelet, featuring a Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and three time zones. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Titanium Legacy for its robust tool watch design and advanced movement technology, despite some concerns about case size and bracelet adjustability.

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