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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsVaer Atlas

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Atlas100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Cream

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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