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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8L35
Power Reserve
40h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$3,300

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

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