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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$16,100

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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