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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Naos Pro GMT Automatik
SternglasNaos Pro GMT Automatik
MSRP $863

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Naos Pro GMT Automatik38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Naos Pro GMT Automatik42h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Naos Pro GMT Automatik50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Naos Pro GMT Automatik$863

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Lume
None
Luminova Punkte

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$863

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik

Owners report the Sternglas Naos can feel underwhelming with a cheap feel and hands resembling office printer output, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and looks like a toy, though others appreciate its understated design. Reviewers highlight the Argo Automatic variant as a compelling sub-€400 mechanical watch with a colorful dial and practical date wheel, suitable for new collectors, featuring a 38mm case and a Miyota 8215 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Sternglas Naos offers a mixed ownership experience, with its value proposition and entry-level appeal being its strongest points for some.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik features a clean Bauhaus design that sets it apart from other GMT watches. A notable weakness is the watch's bezel action, which is not as smooth as some reviewers would have liked. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer stating it's slightly larger than the original Naos Automatic, while another reviewer doesn't mention this aspect at all.

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