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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Orion gold neomatik
NOMOS GlashütteOrion gold neomatik
MSRP $16,400

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Orion gold neomatik36.4mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Orion gold neomatik43 hoursh
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Orion gold neomatik30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Orion gold neomatik$16,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36.4mm
Thickness
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
37

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$16,400

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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 gold neomatik

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion gold neomatik as a beautiful and versatile dress watch, with some calling it a favorite purchase. Reviewers highlight the dial's subtle texture and color-shifting qualities, accentuated by raised gold indices, offering stylistic versatility for its minimal design. Some owners consider the thin, in-house automatic movement and overall quality to justify the price, though others suggest purchasing at a discount or on the secondary market. Concerns are raised about its potential delicacy and wearability due to the "all dial" design. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion gold neomatik highly for its visually dynamic dial and versatile dress-casual aesthetic.

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