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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,750

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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 Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial is widely praised for its beautiful, deep urushi lacquer dial, with reviewers noting its remarkable depth and soft sheen. Owners are captivated by the craftsmanship and appearance, with one calling it a grail watch. The dial's color palette is inspired by traditional crafts, making them accessible at a price point around $1,650. However, some owners find the watch substantial in thickness and case size, with one noting it wears taller than divers. A reviewer also found triple-retrograde dials too busy, and one owner observed faint scratches from polishing and pores on the white logo and Roman numerals under bright light. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its accessible traditional craft dial and unique aesthetic.

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