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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
13 1/4'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$450

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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 Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

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