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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R39
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$595

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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 Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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