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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines CONQUEST

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
CONQUEST
LonginesCONQUEST
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
CONQUEST34mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
CONQUEST
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
CONQUEST100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
CONQUEST$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.1mm
Lug Width
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm
Brown
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,400

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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.

Longines CONQUEST

The Longines Conquest is widely praised for its excellent value, high-quality finishing, and versatile, clean design, with owners frequently highlighting its comfortable wearability and smooth winding action. Reviewers note its legible dial and 300-meter water resistance, with one source specifying a 72-hour power reserve and a 5-year warranty. Criticisms include the lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet, which some owners find leads to a poor fit, and weaker lume, though only the black dial is noted to have lumed hands. One owner points out the large crown guards may rub the wrist when typing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Conquest highly for its exceptional build quality and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

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