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Citizen Mickey Mouse ExplorervsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Mickey Mouse Explorer
CitizenMickey Mouse Explorer
MSRP $296
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mickey Mouse Explorer41.2mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Mickey Mouse Explorer40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Mickey Mouse Explorer100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Mickey Mouse Explorer$296
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
41.2mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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