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Mr Jones Watches DaydreamervsVario 1918 Pilot

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Daydreamer
Mr Jones WatchesDaydreamer
MSRP $225
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Daydreamer
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Daydreamer40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Daydreamer
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Daydreamer$225
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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