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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPagani Design PD-1777

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
PD-1777
Pagani DesignPD-1777
MSRP $133

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
PD-177740mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
PD-177736h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
PD-1777100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
PD-1777$133

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
36h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$133

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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-1777

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1777 for its exceptional finishing, dial, and bracelet, with one owner calling it "amazing" and planning constant wear. The watch is noted for its solid feel and a smoother bracelet than typical offerings, all at a $38.00 price point. However, the busy dial, tachymeter bezel on a non-chronograph, and thin silver hands on the black dial make time-telling difficult, especially in dim light. The Chinese automatic movement, identified as a Hangzhou 2196, runs at less than +15 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1777 highly for its impressive finishing and value, despite legibility challenges.

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