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Mr Jones Watches Enjoy the ridevsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Enjoy the ride
Mr Jones WatchesEnjoy the ride
MSRP $750
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Enjoy the ride
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Enjoy the ride40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Enjoy the ride
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Enjoy the ride$750
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
37mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$428

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Enjoy the ride

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Enjoy the ride for its fun and creative dial designs, particularly the Ferris wheel seconds hand, and the unique storytelling behind them. Some owners find reading the time can be difficult due to the visually demanding dials. The watch is considered expensive for its Sellita movement, though some owners were pleased after purchasing it on sale. On balance, owners appreciate the Mr Jones Watches Enjoy the ride for its unique artistic expression, despite the challenges in time-telling and the price point.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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