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

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Nereide Bronzo 39
VenezianicoNereide Bronzo 39
MSRP $925

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Nereide Bronzo 3939mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Nereide Bronzo 3940h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Nereide Bronzo 39200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Nereide Bronzo 39$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
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
$925

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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 Bronzo 39

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 for its harmonious 39mm sizing and 45.5mm lug-to-lug, noting it wears well on a 17cm wrist and appears smaller in photos than in reality. The watch is highlighted as an eye-catching diver under $1000, featuring high-quality marine bronze that patinas gracefully, a thin and versatile case, a reliable Miyota movement, excellent quality control, and 200M water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 highly for its excellent sizing and quality marine bronze at its price point.

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