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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsRZE Resolute

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Resolute
RZEResolute
MSRP $759

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Resolute40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Resolute40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Resolute200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Resolute$759

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Tool
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$759

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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.

RZE Resolute

The RZE Resolute is praised for its impressive build quality and finishing in a bead-blasted titanium case, offering a crisp dial and clear lines. Reviewers highlight its comfortable and balanced wear, citing the 36mm titanium case and wide lugs. The watch features extensive lume, though one review notes it is slightly below other RZE watches due to thinner luminous elements. Its stated accuracy range is -10 to +30 seconds per day, and the Miyota 82S0 movement's winding action is described as grainy by one reviewer, while another notes the beige lume is less legible than white. On balance, reviewers find the RZE Resolute offers impressive value and build quality for its price.

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