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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanicalvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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The Accurate: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate: mechanical
MSRP $750
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Accurate: mechanical40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
The Accurate: mechanical40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
The Accurate: mechanical
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
The Accurate: mechanical$750
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$679

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical is widely seen as a joy-bringing, eye-catching timepiece with a unique dial message. Owners report it's not a gimmick and brings happiness with every glance, with one noting it runs at standard time with 1 second equaling 1 second. However, some find its case design unappealing and not the most comfortable, while a reviewer noted visible dust specs on the mirrored dial. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical for its unique, happiness-inducing dial and its non-gimmicky mechanical execution.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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