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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 42

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Nereide Aureo 42
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 42
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Nereide Aureo 4242mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Nereide Aureo 4240h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Nereide Aureo 42200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Nereide Aureo 42$1,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,495

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 42

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 42 for its striking 24K gold-plated dial, often described as a captivating blend of luxury and sportiness, and its smooth winding action from the Swiss SW200 movement. Reviewers highlight the impressive spectacle offered by the gold dial and tungsten bezel for its price point, with one owner noting its comfortable wearability and another appreciating its tool watch identity despite the bling. However, some owners report issues with bezel alignment, and reviewers point out that the polished tungsten bezel attracts fingerprints, while the white date wheel is a mismatched detail. The clasp on the Sansovino bracelet lacks on-the-fly adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 42 highly for its unique 24K gold dial and exceptional value at its price.

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