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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsFarer Portobello - Nearly New

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Portobello - Nearly New
FarerPortobello - Nearly New
MSRP $1,155

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Portobello - Nearly New38.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Portobello - Nearly New63h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Portobello - Nearly New100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Portobello - Nearly New$1,155

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
63h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,155

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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.

Farer Portobello - Nearly New

Farer Portobello - Nearly New is widely praised for its striking good looks and build quality, exceeding expectations from website photos. Owners appreciate its unique design and the value it offers, with one noting the manual movement and another highlighting the "pop" of its color combinations. The 38.5mm size is considered acceptable on a 7.5-inch wrist. One owner reported a small white spec on the sapphire crystal, suggesting it was likely internal and not a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Farer Portobello - Nearly New highly for its visually striking design and perceived value.

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