Which is cheaper, the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

At MSRP the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $750, against $2,930 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde — a $2,180 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

The Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical wears larger at 40mm versus 29.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde — a 10.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde carries a 43 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical.

What movement does the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde?

The Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical runs a automatic caliber, while the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde runs a manual (Alpha | manual).

Side by side

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

a-perfectly-useless-afternoon-mechanical

MSRP $750

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

475

MSRP $2,930

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde29.5mm

Power Reserve

A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde43 hoursh

Water Resistance

A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical—

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde30m

MSRP

A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde$2,930

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

40mm

Gold

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

—

Alpha | manual

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

43 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$2,930

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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.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde is praised for its bold yet wearable color composition, featuring a lavender dial with a coppery/golden sub-dial, beige text, and a sky-blue seconds hand. Owners appreciate the classic, elegant, and compact dimensions of the Tetra line. One owner expressed a desire for the recessed sub-dial found on other models. Overall, reviewers and owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde highly for its unique and well-executed color palette.

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