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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanicalvsVario Futurist

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Beam me up! mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesBeam me up! mechanical
MSRP $750
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Beam me up! mechanical40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Beam me up! mechanical40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Beam me up! mechanical
Futurist100m
MSRP
Beam me up! mechanical$750
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
40mm
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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