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Mr Jones Watches The Promise of HappinessvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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The Promise of Happiness
Mr Jones WatchesThe Promise of Happiness
MSRP $275
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Promise of Happiness
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
The Promise of Happiness40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
The Promise of Happiness
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
The Promise of Happiness$275
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
$275
$388

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches The Promise of Happiness

Mr Jones Watches The Promise of Happiness is praised for its unique, multilayered design featuring a jumping-hour complication and a painted tiger with scrolling minutes. The 37mm polished case with distinctive lugs is noted as comfortable for smaller wrists, though the 15mm thickness is considered substantial. Owners highlight its distinctiveness within the brand's lineup, fulfilling a desire for a jump-hour complication. Overall, owners rate Mr Jones Watches The Promise of Happiness highly for its unique jumping-hour complication and distinctive design.

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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