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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsTissot Chemin Des Tourelles

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Chemin Des Tourelles
TissotChemin Des Tourelles
MSRP $950

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Chemin Des Tourelles42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Chemin Des Tourelles80h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Chemin Des Tourelles50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Chemin Des Tourelles$950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.27mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$950

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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 Chemin Des Tourelles

Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles owners and reviewers widely praise its 39mm case size for universal appeal and wearability, along with the reliable Powermatic 80 movement offering an 80-hour power reserve. The finishing on the brushed steel, sharp lugs, and polished bezel is noted as impressive, and the domed crystal adds to its aesthetic. Some find the dial details particularly appealing in sunlight, contributing to its classy and versatile styling suitable for any occasion. However, one reviewer observes the dial texture can disappear in certain lighting, and a white date window at 6 o'clock is considered divisive. Another notes a lack of individuality compared to some alternatives. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles highly for its elegant dial design and accessible price point.

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