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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$3,060

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

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