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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPagani Design PD-1791

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
PD-1791
Pagani DesignPD-1791
MSRP $120

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
PD-179142mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
PD-179140h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
PD-179150m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
PD-1791$120

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

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-1791

Owners widely find the Pagani Design PD-1791's skeleton dial unattractive, with one owner describing it as "ugly" and another disliking the "circle inside square" aesthetic. Some suggest it would be better suited for modifications. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1791 poorly due to its polarizing and widely disliked dial design.

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