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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsVaer Tradition

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Tradition100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Tan

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$179

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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 Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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