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Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoonvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesRemixed A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $145
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon$145
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
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
$145
$329

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon

Owners widely praise Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon for its whimsical, art-piece design, lightweight comfort, and 38mm size, with some finding its quality commensurate with its sub-$300 price. The unconventional time-telling is noted as unintuitive but surprisingly not difficult to read, making it a fun conversation starter. Some owners report issues with the hour hand alignment and find the straps undesirable or the plug near 9 o'clock feels cheap, and a few question the overall build quality and 50m water resistance. Overall, owners rate Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its unique dial design and refreshing aesthetic at a reasonable price.

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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