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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.4mm
Thickness
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R34
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$450

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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 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers an accessible explorer-style watch with a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and a Hardlex crystal. The Field GMT model features a caller GMT complication powered by the 4R34 movement, while the standard Field models use the 4R36 with a 41-hour power reserve. Both models include Arabic numerals coated in LumiBrite and a lumed pearl on the bezel. On balance, the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT is a well-regarded entry-level explorer watch for its price point, despite its office-style GMT function.

From video reviewers

The prominent five-sided GMT hand enhances legibility and adds a sophisticated aesthetic to the watch. The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers similar functionality to the Explorer 2 at a lower price, making it a valuable option. Reviewers disagree on whether it's a missed opportunity for Seiko to release this model first, with one reviewer implying it would have been a more logical addition to their lineup.

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