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Citizen Eco-Drive OnevsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Eco-Drive One
CitizenEco-Drive One
MSRP $2,995
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eco-Drive One36.6mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Eco-Drive One40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Eco-Drive One300m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Eco-Drive One$2,995
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
36.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8845
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,995
$195

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What people say

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Citizen Eco-Drive One

The Citizen Eco-Drive One is widely celebrated for its groundbreaking thinness, with multiple sources confirming its status as the world's thinnest light-powered watch, measuring between 2.98mm and 3.5mm. Owners and reviewers alike praise its exceptional lightness, titanium construction, and good build quality that avoids feeling flimsy, noting its "wow factor" and superb finishing. The watch features a proprietary, ultra-thin Eco-Drive quartz movement and a synthetic sapphire dial, with some models offering up to 12 months of power reserve. However, its high price, ranging from $3,500 to $5,000, is a significant drawback for some, and its aesthetic is considered too plain or dated by a minority who prefer other Citizen models. The Citizen Eco-Drive One is also noted for lacking a seconds hand and having only splash-resistant water protection.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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