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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanicalvsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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Beam me up! mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesBeam me up! mechanical
MSRP $750
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Beam me up! mechanical40mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Beam me up! mechanical40h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Beam me up! mechanical
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Beam me up! mechanical$750
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$399

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical for its fun, unique, and conversation-starting design, with many appreciating its art value and the handmade production. Some owners specifically enjoy the blue dial and brown strap combination. However, legibility can be an issue due to the unique dial layout, and some commenters dislike the case and lugs, with a few finding the lugs long. One owner notes that sun exposure may affect the accuracy of the plastic discs. Overall, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical highly for its unique artistic design and conversation-starting appeal.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

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