Mr Jones Watches M1vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its unique, artistic design and consider it a fun, well-made conversation starter. Some owners find the time-reading challenging. One owner reported disappointment with the black stainless steel strap, but noted an 18mm leather strap fit well. Overall, owners appreciate the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its distinctive artistic appeal, though some find it difficult to read the time and consider the price high.

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.