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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOrient Stretto Day & Night

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Stretto Day & Night
OrientStretto Day & Night
MSRP $420

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Stretto Day & Night41.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Stretto Day & Night40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Stretto Day & Night50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Stretto Day & Night$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$420

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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 Day & Night

Owners widely describe the Orient Stretto Day & Night as sharp-looking and a beautiful, clean piece, with some appreciating its limited edition status and value around $160. One owner found it disappointing in person, deeming it a "children watch" with a noisy strap, while another user suggested it is "cute for a night out." Some enthusiasts are curious about the Stretto line, seeing it as a contemporary counterpart to the Bambino, though some are hesitant about the 38mm case size.

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