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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Le Locle
TissotLe Locle
MSRP $795

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Le Locle29mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Le Locle48h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Le Locle30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Le Locle$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
29mm
Thickness
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
29mm
Lug Width
14mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
48h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$795

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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.

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and comfortable 39.3mm case size, which offers a premium appearance for its price. The ETA 2824-2 movement is considered reliable, and the watch is frequently recommended as a first automatic, noted for its versatility and suitability for those preferring smaller, non-sporty designs. Some owners find the bracelet more appealing than a strap and suggest removing the date would improve the design. A drawback noted by some is the approximately 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its classic aesthetic and value.

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