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Mr Jones Watches The Golden HourvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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The Golden Hour
Mr Jones WatchesThe Golden Hour
MSRP $795
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Golden Hour
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
The Golden Hour40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
The Golden Hour
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
The Golden Hour$795
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$888

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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