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Mr Jones Watches M1vsVario Futurist

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M1
Mr Jones WatchesM1
MSRP $195
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
M1
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
M140h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
M1
Futurist100m
MSRP
M1$195
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Standard
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Mr Jones Watches M1

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its unique, artistic design and consider it a fun, well-made conversation starter. Some owners find the time-reading challenging. One owner reported disappointment with the black stainless steel strap, but noted an 18mm leather strap fit well. Overall, owners appreciate the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its distinctive artistic appeal, though some find it difficult to read the time and consider the price high.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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