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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSinn U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option
SinnU50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option
MSRP $3,110

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option41mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option5,000m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option$3,110

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
bead-blasted
Water Resistance
5000m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminescent

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715 Li - SWISS MADE
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
5
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$3,110

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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.

Sinn U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option

The Sinn U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option is widely praised for its exceptional scratch resistance and legibility, with owners reporting no signs of wear after extended use. The oil-filled case contributes to extreme water resistance and a clear dial, while the fully tegimented construction offers a soft feel on the wrist. Reviewers note the compact 41mm size, though one owner found it did not wear as thin as expected due to its thickness. The lume is considered underwhelming by some, and the diving extension on the clasp can release too easily. It utilizes a quartz movement, which is noted as less accurate than previous thermo-compensated options. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option highly for its robust, legible, and virtually indestructible build at its price point.

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