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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPraesidus Type H-75

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Type H-7539mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Type H-7540h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Type H-75100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Type H-75$245

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$245

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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.

Praesidus Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

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