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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOrient Bambino Small Seconds

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Bambino Small Seconds
OrientBambino Small Seconds
MSRP $290

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Bambino Small Seconds40.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Bambino Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Bambino Small Seconds30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Bambino Small Seconds$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6222
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$290

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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 Small Seconds

The Orient Bambino is widely praised for its exceptional value and vintage-inspired dress watch design, with reviewers highlighting its dial quality as comparable to much more expensive timepieces. Owners appreciate the watch as a great beginner automatic, with many continuing to wear it even after acquiring pricier watches, and the case finishing is noted as a significant upgrade for the line. Some owners find the finishing not as robust as other models, and the stock straps are frequently replaced. The 38mm variant uses mineral glass and an in-house F6724 calibre with a 40-hour power reserve, rated for +25/-15 seconds per day accuracy, while the Small Seconds variant features an F6222 caliber with hand-winding and hacking seconds. The 36mm version is praised for its size and vintage feel, though its marketing and narrow lug width are noted as drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The value at the price point is a key strength, with reviewers noting the in-house automatic movement and classic dress watch aesthetic. Reviewers noted a significant annoyance, though its specific nature was not detailed.

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