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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Essentials Solar
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30.5mm
Thickness
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
Lug Width
12mm
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$375

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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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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