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Mr Jones Watches The Golden HourvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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The Golden Hour
Mr Jones WatchesThe Golden Hour
MSRP $795
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Golden Hour
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
The Golden Hour40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
The Golden Hour
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
The Golden Hour$795
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$388

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour

Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour is widely praised for its mesmerizing, garden-inspired dial and quality construction, with reviewers noting its artistic and visually rich design. Owners report the watch does not feel cheap despite its price point, and its originality is a key selling point. However, legibility can be challenging due to the unique time display, with indicators sometimes obscured by the bee's wings. Some owners find the small crown difficult to grip, and one noted the 45mm case wore too large for their wrist. The strap is also cited as an area that could be improved. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour highly for its unique artistic design and quality dial production at its price.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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