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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPagani Design PD-1708

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
PD-1708
Pagani DesignPD-1708
MSRP $120

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
PD-170838mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
PD-170840h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
PD-1708100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
PD-1708$120

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$120

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1708

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1708's solid build and surprisingly high-quality finishing for its price point, with one owner noting a comfortable 38mm case and a well-made tapered mesh bracelet featuring a signed safety clasp. However, the lume is described as a bit weak, though evenly applied. Accuracy with the VK64 movement averaged around +6.5 seconds per month over 14 months. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1708 highly for its value and bracelet quality at its price.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1708 features a reliable and accurate Japanese VK64 movement. A notable weakness is the lume brightness, which could be improved, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the bezel diameter, with some users potentially finding it small for the 46mm case length, while others may not have an issue with it.

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