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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanicalvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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The Accurate: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate: mechanical
MSRP $750
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Accurate: mechanical40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
The Accurate: mechanical40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Accurate: mechanical
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
The Accurate: mechanical$750
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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