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Mr Jones Watches KingvsVario 1918 Pilot

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King
Mr Jones WatchesKing
MSRP $295
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
King40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
King
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
King$295
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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