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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOrient Stretto Date

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Stretto Date
OrientStretto Date
MSRP $360

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Stretto Date38.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Stretto Date40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Stretto Date50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Stretto Date$360

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$360

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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 Stretto Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date for its sharp, clean, and beautiful appearance, with its thin and ergonomic design frequently highlighted as a key strength for comfortable everyday wear. It is considered a solid, versatile, and affordable option, with one owner specifically noting its simple, light, and inexpensive nature around $160. However, some community members find its design derivative and lacking uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date highly for its attractive aesthetics and comfortable, affordable wearability.

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