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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.3mm
Thickness
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$3,700

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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 Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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