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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$375

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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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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