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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsTissot PRC 100 Solar

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
PRC 100 Solar
TissotPRC 100 Solar
MSRP $575

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
PRC 100 Solar39mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
PRC 100 Solar40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
PRC 100 Solar100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
PRC 100 Solar$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$575

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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 PRC 100 Solar

Owners and reviewers highlight the Tissot PRC 100 Solar's value and modern, urban aesthetic, with its slim 9.2mm case and good finishing for the price. The solar movement is a key feature, offering a 14-month power reserve and rapid charging capabilities. Some owners find the dial colors a bit uninspired, and the date window placement is disliked, while the second hand's ticking is noted as a drawback compared to automatic movements. The watch's 39mm case is considered versatile, though some prefer a smaller 35-37mm size. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PRC 100 Solar a versatile daily wear, particularly for its solar technology and Swiss-made appeal at its price point.

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