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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanicalvsVario 1918 Pilot

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The Accurate: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate: mechanical
MSRP $750
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Accurate: mechanical40mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
The Accurate: mechanical40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
The Accurate: mechanical
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
The Accurate: mechanical$750
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Pilot
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$388

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical is widely seen as a joy-bringing, eye-catching timepiece with a unique dial message. Owners report it's not a gimmick and brings happiness with every glance, with one noting it runs at standard time with 1 second equaling 1 second. However, some find its case design unappealing and not the most comfortable, while a reviewer noted visible dust specs on the mirrored dial. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical for its unique, happiness-inducing dial and its non-gimmicky mechanical execution.

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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