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Mr Jones Watches KingvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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King
Mr Jones WatchesKing
MSRP $295
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
King40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
King
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
King$295
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$218

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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 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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