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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
PRX Carbon
TissotPRX Carbon
MSRP $1,150

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
PRX Carbon40.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
PRX Carbon80h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
PRX Carbon100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
PRX Carbon$1,150

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,150

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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 PRX Carbon

The Tissot PRX Carbon is widely praised for its unique, stealthy forged carbon aesthetic and lightweight wearability, with many owners considering it a standout within the PRX line. Owners consistently highlight the comfortable, high-quality rubber strap and the appealing forged carbon look. Accuracy is noted as COSC-level, and the Powermatic 80 movement is specifically mentioned as featuring a silicon balance spring. However, legibility is hampered by a textured carbon dial and poor lume, and some owners find the dial too shiny. The $1,150 price point is considered high by some, though others view it as decent value. On balance, owners rate the Tissot PRX Carbon highly for its distinctive lightweight design and comfortable wearability.

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