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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Seastar 1000
TissotSeastar 1000
MSRP $515

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Seastar 100036mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Seastar 100040h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Seastar 1000300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Seastar 1000$515

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
9.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
36mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$515

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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 Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its 300m water resistance, 80-hour power reserve, and Swiss movement at its price point, with some highlighting its comfortable, sporty feel and great case/dial ratio. However, community members are split on its proportions, with some finding the indices small and the hands and bezel ill-proportioned, while others note the quartz models offer good value with solid build. The lume is described as unremarkable and not long-lasting, and the bracelet clasp on quartz models is considered flimsy by one owner. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its robust specifications and value, particularly its impressive water resistance and power reserve.

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