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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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