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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.9mm
Thickness
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$335

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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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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