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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Pelagos FXD GMT
TudorPelagos FXD GMT
MSRP $5,475

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Pelagos FXD GMT42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Pelagos FXD GMT65h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Pelagos FXD GMT200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Pelagos FXD GMT$5,475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Satin
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
MT5652-U
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$5,475

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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.

Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT

The Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT is a 42mm titanium tool watch with a matte black dial and beige markings, featuring a bi-directional 48-click 24-hour bezel and 200m water resistance. Reviewers highlight its legibility and the functional 24-hour bezel for timezone adjustments, noting its METAS Master Chronometer certified movement contributes to a surprisingly thin 12.7mm profile. However, some find the 42mm size and the beige lume colorway divisive. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT for its robust tool-watch functionality and advanced movement certification, despite some polarizing design elements.

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