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Mr Jones Watches The Golden HourvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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The Golden Hour
Mr Jones WatchesThe Golden Hour
MSRP $795
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Golden Hour
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
The Golden Hour40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
The Golden Hour
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
The Golden Hour$795
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
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
Standard
Anacapa

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$699

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour

Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour is widely praised for its mesmerizing, garden-inspired dial and quality construction, with reviewers noting its artistic and visually rich design. Owners report the watch does not feel cheap despite its price point, and its originality is a key selling point. However, legibility can be challenging due to the unique time display, with indicators sometimes obscured by the bee's wings. Some owners find the small crown difficult to grip, and one noted the 45mm case wore too large for their wrist. The strap is also cited as an area that could be improved. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour highly for its unique artistic design and quality dial production at its price.

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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