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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsGalo Super200

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Super200
GaloSuper200
MSRP $488

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Super20039mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Super20042h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Super200200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Super200$488

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Oil pressed
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$488

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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.

Galo Super200

Owners widely praise the Galo Super200 for its vintage charm, playful yet robust design, and well-weighted, slim 11.5mm case with a 47mm lug-to-lug. The dial depth and domed sapphire crystal are also frequently highlighted, with one owner appreciating the whimsical exhibition caseback. Some owners find the 39mm size too large, while others consider it perfect for everyday wear. Criticisms include a stiff bezel with bounce-back and second-hand play when setting the time, which are deemed acceptable for the price. The "aged" lume color is a point of uncertainty for one owner, and some find the "3" marker disruptive, though a classical dial option exists. Concerns were raised regarding seller communication and potential shipping issues, though production was confirmed on track. On balance, owners rate the Galo Super200 highly for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable, slim case profile at its price point.

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