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Orient Esteem IIvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Esteem II$285
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
40mm

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
FT622
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$750

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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