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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsRZE UTD-8000

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
UTD-800040mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
UTD-800040h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
UTD-8000200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
UTD-8000$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Tool
Thickness
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw secured titanium caseback

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$279

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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 UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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