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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSternglas Naos Solar

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Naos Solar38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Naos Solar
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Naos Solar50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Naos Solar$323

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Lume
None
Luminova Punkten

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$323

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What people say

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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 Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

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