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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOrient Bambino Version 7

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Bambino Version 7
OrientBambino Version 7
MSRP $330

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Bambino Version 738.4mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Bambino Version 740h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Bambino Version 730m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Bambino Version 7$330

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
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
$330

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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 7

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 7 for its exceptional value, with its dial quality and case finishing often noted as punching above its price point. The F6724 automatic movement is appreciated for its hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and wearability is generally considered good. However, the mineral crystal is flagged as prone to scratching, and one owner reported the movement can be noisy and the crown stem feels less secure. The stock strap is also frequently criticized as being of poor quality. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 7 highly for its vintage-inspired design and impressive dial and case finishing at its affordable price.

From video reviewers

The 38.4mm case size is ideal for most wrists. Reviewers noted the domed crystal as a standout design element.

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