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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPagani Design PD-1780

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
PD-1780
Pagani DesignPD-1780
MSRP $111

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
PD-178040mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
PD-178040h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
PD-1780100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
PD-1780$111

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
12mm
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
TMI VH88
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$111

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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-1780

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1780 for its stunning appearance and exceptional value, with many highlighting its flawless dial surfaces and impressive finishing at its $70 price point. The watch is noted for its decent to impressive lume, and the Seiko VH88 quartz movement provides a 4-beat-per-second sweeping seconds hand. However, a recurring point of contention among owners is the numeral arrangement, particularly the "3" and "4" o'clock positions, which some find disorienting or less appealing. One owner also noted weak lume on their example. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1780 highly for its value and aesthetics, despite some reservations about dial design elements.

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