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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsDOXA SUB 250T GMT

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SUB 250T GMT
DOXASUB 250T GMT
MSRP $2,790

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SUB 250T GMT40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SUB 250T GMT50h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SUB 250T GMT250m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SUB 250T GMT$2,790

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
250m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Aquamarine

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,790

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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.

DOXA SUB 250T GMT

The DOXA SUB 250T GMT is widely praised for its compact and wearable 40mm case, with reviewers noting its slim 10.85mm thickness and short lug-to-lug measurement, making it comfortable on most wrists. Its precise bezel action is described as satisfying, and the watch offers 250 meters of water resistance. The inclusion of a GMT complication is seen as a valuable addition to Doxa's utilitarian dive watch design. However, the skeletonized GMT hand is a point of contention, with some reviewers finding it quirky and less intuitive, especially when compared to the minute hand, though others note it looks better in person and is easily ignored for diving. One reviewer expressed a preference for a "flier-style" movement for a dedicated travel watch. Limited editions are noted as having a slight price premium. The Sellita SW330-2 movement is generally mentioned, with power reserve figures varying between 50 and 56 hours.

From video reviewers

The watch's refined and wearable 42mm case size is a strength. Reviewers noted the iconic Doxa aesthetic combined with GMT functionality. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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