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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Date Boutique Edition (event)
FearsDate Boutique Edition (event)
MSRP $2,625

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Date Boutique Edition (event)40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Date Boutique Edition (event)15m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,625

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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