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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsVelini Crosshair

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Crosshair
VeliniCrosshair
MSRP $950

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Crosshair33mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Crosshair
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Crosshair30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Crosshair$950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
33mm
Thickness
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda Swiss Made Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$950

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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.

Velini Crosshair

Owners express disappointment with the ST1701 movement, citing poor regulation and reliability issues in previous Seagull movements, though some find the watch's design attractive. On balance, owners rate the Velini Crosshair poorly due to concerns over movement reliability.

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