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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Astron

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Astron41.2mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Astron100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41.2mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
3X62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,200

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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 Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular time-telling technology, GPS time sync, and grab-and-go convenience, with many calling it the best watch they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners highlight the well-managed dial detail, textured hour markers, and high-contrast edges, as well as the well-finished case and bracelet. Some find the lightweight titanium build and quick bracelet adjustment contribute to comfortable wearability. Accuracy is noted as +/- 15 seconds per month without GPS, though the autonomous quartz movement can be easily reset by looking at the sky. Criticisms include DST not being automatically implemented, recessed buttons requiring a sharp object for adjustment, and sparse lume with no 12 o'clock marker. Some owners feel the price point is too expensive for its aesthetic appeal. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Astron highly for its advanced time-telling technology and convenient features.

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