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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$850

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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.

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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