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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER41.4mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41.4mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
Lug Width
21mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V192
Type
Automatic
Quartz

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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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's design, with specific mentions of its beautiful ice blue sundial and compact 39mm case size, which some note wears smaller than its specifications due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers highlight its racing-inspired aesthetic and versatility, with one owner finding the 39mm solar model a sturdy and reliable everyday watch with 100m water resistance. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing the $700 price for a solar quartz model and a thickness of 13mm, while others expressed a preference for automatic movements. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's attractive vintage-inspired design and compact wearability, though some debate its value and thickness for a solar quartz chronograph.

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