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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOrient Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary
OrientBambino Version 2 75th Anniversary
MSRP $325

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary40.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
40mm
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6724
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$325

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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 Bambino Version 2 75th Anniversary

Owners widely appreciate the Orient Bambino V2 as an exceptional value, with its dial finishing rivaling more expensive timepieces and a slim 11.8mm case contributing to comfortable wear. Some in the community find the 75th anniversary Bambino's sun and moon complication and visible screws busy, and the blue hands appear inauthentic. The included leather strap is frequently criticized for its plastic-like feel and lack of taper, with owners often recommending an aftermarket replacement. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino highly for its impressive dial quality and wearability at an accessible price point.

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