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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSternglas Sedius

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Sedius
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Sedius50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Thickness
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$301

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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.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

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