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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Ice Diver

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Ice Diver
SeikoIce Diver
MSRP $900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Ice Diver45mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Ice Diver70h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Ice Diver200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Ice Diver$900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$900

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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 Ice Diver

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build, classic dive watch design, and excellent value, with many highlighting its strong lume and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag its superior bezel action and overall finishing as standout features for its price point. Some owners find the 43mm case size substantial, with one noting it felt big, thick, and heavy on a 6.5-inch wrist, though others consider it a perfect size. The movement's power reserve is noted as less than newer variants by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and robust build at an accessible price.

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