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Citizen Soaring High Mickey MousevsPhoibos Wave Master

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Soaring High Mickey Mouse
CitizenSoaring High Mickey Mouse
MSRP $375
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Soaring High Mickey Mouse40mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Soaring High Mickey Mouse40h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Soaring High Mickey Mouse
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Soaring High Mickey Mouse$375
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
SII NH35A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Soaring High Mickey Mouse

The Citizen Soaring High Mickey Mouse is praised for its detailed dial art, featuring Mickey and stars painted in luminous paint. Owners note the watch is large, measuring 45.8mm in diameter with a 22mm lug width and 3 ATM water resistance. The Citizen Soaring High Mickey Mouse is powered by an eco-drive caliber and is priced between $295-$475. Overall, owners appreciate the detailed dial art of the Citizen Soaring High Mickey Mouse.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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