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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $950

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Presage Classic Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
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
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$950

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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 Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by Japanese silk fabrics and aesthetically pleasing curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the clean dials with applied indices and the robust elegance of the watches, noting the comfortable wearability of the cases, particularly the 36mm variants, and the practical 100m water resistance. The 6R movements provide a 72-hour power reserve, a notable improvement for the price point. However, the pin and collar bracelet system is criticized by one owner as subpar for the cost, and the quoted accuracy of the 6R55 movement is -15/+25 seconds per day, though one forum user reports better performance. The exhibition caseback's finish is described as entry-industrial, and the open-heart and 24-hour subdial configurations may not appeal to all.

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