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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsRZE Urbanist

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Urbanist100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
40mm
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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