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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPraesidus Vince Speranza A-11

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Vince Speranza A-11
PraesidusVince Speranza A-11
MSRP $359

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Vince Speranza A-1142mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Vince Speranza A-1140h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Vince Speranza A-11100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Vince Speranza A-11$359

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
NH35

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$359

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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 Vince Speranza A-11

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage aesthetic, readable dial, and distinctive top-hat crystal. However, community members report mixed accuracy, with one owner experiencing a gain of 24 seconds per day and another noting the lume on the hands is disappointing. One owner experienced a broken crystal after a drop, though it was replaced by the brand. On balance, owners appreciate the Praesidus Vince Speranza A-11 for its vintage charm and unique crystal, despite some reservations about lume and timekeeping consistency.

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