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Mr Jones Watches KingvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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King
Mr Jones WatchesKing
MSRP $295
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
King40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
King
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
King$295
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$329

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches King

The Mr Jones Watches King is widely praised for its imaginative and unconventional design, with owners appreciating its unique playing card dial that tells time unconventionally. Some owners find the time-telling easy to adjust to, while others note difficulty, particularly in poor light. One owner swapped the mesh bracelet for a red leather strap to enhance its flair. The Mr Jones Watches King is considered an inexpensive timepiece for those who appreciate unconventional aesthetics. On balance, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches King highly for its fun, creative, and unconventional design at an accessible price point.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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