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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsVenezianico Nereide Lapislazzuli

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Nereide Lapislazzuli
VenezianicoNereide Lapislazzuli
MSRP $1,250

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Nereide Lapislazzuli42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Nereide Lapislazzuli40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Nereide Lapislazzuli200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Nereide Lapislazzuli$1,250

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
$1,250

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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 Lapislazzuli

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide for its exceptional dial work, particularly the mother-of-pearl blue and lapis lazuli variants, and its well-executed case finishing with consistent brushing and polished edges. The 39mm version is noted for its thin 10mm profile and comfortable wearability, while the bracelet is generally considered good quality. Some owners feel the NH45a movement is a drawback, preferring a thinner and more accurate caliber. One owner specifically noted weak lume on the seconds hand and bezel triangle, along with some play in the crown's hand-setting on the 39mm model. On balance, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its stunning dial options and refined finishing at its price point.

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