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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Presage Sharp Edged Series
SeikoPresage Sharp Edged Series
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series42.2mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Presage Sharp Edged Series45h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Presage Sharp Edged Series100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42.2mm
Thickness
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R64
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,400

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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 Presage Sharp Edged Series

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is widely praised for its modern, angular case design and intricate Asanoha dial patterns, with reviewers highlighting its refined finishing and strong cultural significance. Owners and reviewers consistently note the 70-hour power reserve from the 6R35 movement (or 6R38/6R5J in some variants), anti-reflective sapphire crystals, and 10 bar water resistance. The collection is considered competitively priced, offering significant value for its design and build quality. Some models feature a super-hard coating on the case and bracelet. One owner notes the black dial of the SARX083 offers a subtle pop in the light, and another reviewer points out that a 24-hour indicator on certain models is a niche feature. Case sizes vary, with some models at 39.3mm and others at 40.2mm, and thickness ranges from 11.1mm to 11.8mm. Power reserves differ, with some models featuring 45 hours from the 6R21 movement.

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