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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsGruppo Gamma Peacemaker Bronze

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Peacemaker Bronze
Gruppo GammaPeacemaker Bronze
MSRP $990

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Peacemaker Bronze43mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Peacemaker Bronze42h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Peacemaker Bronze200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Peacemaker Bronze$990

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.5mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$990

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Peacemaker Bronze

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Peacemaker Bronze for its strong vintage aesthetic, featuring attractive sandwich dials and high-domed or box-shaped sapphire crystals. The bronze case is noted for developing patina and the watch is generally considered a good value. Accuracy figures vary, with one report of approximately +10 seconds per day and others stating +/-12 seconds per day. Power reserves range from 38 to 45 hours depending on the movement. One owner describes the winding action as a "dream." On balance, owners consider the Gruppo Gamma Peacemaker Bronze a well-built watch offering significant vintage appeal and value.

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