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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsFarer ROCHÉ II

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
ROCHÉ II39mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
ROCHÉ II50h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
ROCHÉ II100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
ROCHÉ II$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
World Timer
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,495

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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.

Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

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