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Mr Jones Watches DaydreamervsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Daydreamer
Mr Jones WatchesDaydreamer
MSRP $225
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Daydreamer
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Daydreamer40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Daydreamer
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Daydreamer$225
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Limited edition (300 pieces)
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$679

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer for its super colorful, whimsical, and fun design, with one owner finding it a lighthearted and retro addition to their collection. However, multiple owners have noted that the central seconds indicator sometimes stops ticking, with one owner confirming this as a defect and expressing hope for warranty service. On balance, owners appreciate the unique aesthetic of the Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer, despite some concerns regarding the reliability of its central seconds indicator.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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