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Mr Jones Watches Sun and MoonvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Sun and Moon
Mr Jones WatchesSun and Moon
MSRP $225
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sun and Moon46mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Sun and Moon40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Sun and Moon50m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Sun and Moon$225
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
46mm
37mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$428

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Mr Jones Watches Sun and Moon

Mr Jones Watches Sun and Moon is praised for its unique, minimalist dial featuring sun and moon hour indicators, considered a quirky addition to a collection. Reviewers note its 37mm steel case and Swiss Ronda quartz movement, with some finding the size a bit small. The brand offers artist-collaborative watches at reasonable prices. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Mr Jones Watches Sun and Moon for its distinctive dial design and quirky artistic appeal.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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