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Citizen Tee Time MickeyvsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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What people say

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Citizen Tee Time Mickey

Owners widely praise the Citizen Tee Time Mickey for its detailed dial art, featuring luminous Mickey and stars, and note it appears better in person than in photos. One owner questions legibility between 2 and 11 due to the dial design and notes the crown is tedious to hand-wind, with a power reserve falling short of expectations. The watch is listed as 42mm with 3 ATM water resistance, though one owner measured it closer to 45.8mm. On balance, owners appreciate the Citizen Tee Time Mickey for its unique dial art and in-person appeal, despite some reservations about winding and legibility.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tee Time Mickey43mm
Challenger Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Tee Time Mickey
Challenger Automatic
Water Resistance
Tee Time Mickey100m
Challenger Automatic200m
MSRP
Tee Time Mickey$319
Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen J810
Seiko NH35
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$289
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