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Mr Jones Watches DaydreamervsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Daydreamer
Mr Jones WatchesDaydreamer
MSRP $225
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Daydreamer
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Daydreamer40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Daydreamer
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Daydreamer$225
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

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

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Limited edition (300 pieces)
Anacapa

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$699

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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 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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