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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsVenezianico Nereide Avventurina 39

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Nereide Avventurina 39
VenezianicoNereide Avventurina 39
MSRP $895

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Nereide Avventurina 3939mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Nereide Avventurina 3940h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Nereide Avventurina 39200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Nereide Avventurina 39$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
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
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$895

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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 Avventurina 39

Venezianico Nereide owners and reviewers praise its attractive sunburst blue dial and sapphire crystal, with one reviewer finding its dial superior to similarly priced alternatives. The watch is considered good value at $845 USD, featuring a handsome aventurine dial and tungsten bezel insert that add flair to its design, though the default rubber strap is noted as stiff. The NH35A movement is questioned by some, and the brand's customer service reputation is a concern. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking dial and overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The unique aventurine dial is a significant strength. The brand's newness and limited recognition is a drawback.

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