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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPagani Design PD-1784 GMT

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
PD-1784 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1784 GMT
MSRP $171

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
PD-1784 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
PD-1784 GMT42h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
PD-1784 GMT200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
PD-1784 GMT$171

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH34
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$171

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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-1784 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT for its classic design and attractive dial details, with some noting favorable case brushing. However, the lume is consistently described as weak or atrocious, and several owners find the watch's 14mm thickness and thin bracelet to be drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a unit running +5 minutes per hour, while others do not mention specific timekeeping issues. The consensus among owners is that the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT is overpriced above $100, with many suggesting a price point of $60-80. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT as a visually appealing watch with some build quality concerns and a questionable value proposition at higher price points.

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