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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanicalvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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The Accurate: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate: mechanical
MSRP $750
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Accurate: mechanical40mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
The Accurate: mechanical40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
The Accurate: mechanical
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
The Accurate: mechanical$750
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

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

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
Anacapa

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$699

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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 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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