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Mr Jones Watches The Promise of HappinessvsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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The Promise of Happiness
Mr Jones WatchesThe Promise of Happiness
MSRP $275
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
YemaFlygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
MSRP $490

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Promise of Happiness
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40mm
Power Reserve
The Promise of Happiness40h
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40h
Water Resistance
The Promise of Happiness
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force100m
MSRP
The Promise of Happiness$275
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force$490

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
9.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$275
$490

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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.

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force for its attractive, toolish aesthetic and excellent quality for the price, noting the legible Type A dial and 40mm titanium case. However, the acrylic crystal scratches easily, and the titanium case is prone to marking. The mecha-quartz movement's chrono timer sweeps rather than ticks, and one owner questions the purpose of the oversized crown. The in-house Yema 2000 movement is accurate at +/- 10 seconds per day but has a 42-hour power reserve, and some owners express concerns regarding Yema's past quality control and customer service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force highly for its attractive design and value, despite concerns about material durability and brand service history.

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