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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPhoibos Reef Master

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Reef Master200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$335

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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