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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST MESH

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
HYDROCONQUEST MESH
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST MESH
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
HYDROCONQUEST MESH41mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
HYDROCONQUEST MESH72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
HYDROCONQUEST MESH300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
HYDROCONQUEST MESH$2,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.1mm
Lug Width
21mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,350

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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 HYDROCONQUEST MESH

Owners widely praise the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH for its eye-catching dial colors and impressive fit and finish at its price point, with some noting a well-regulated movement losing around 2 seconds per day and others seeing accuracy within COSC specifications. The tapered mesh bracelet is described as a clever execution with emphasized adjustability, offering a neat feature for wrist swelling. However, some owners criticize the bracelet's clasp for lacking on-the-fly micro-adjustments and the potential for pinching, while winding the screw-down crown is considered inconvenient by some. The lume is a point of contention, with one owner finding it disappointing and fading quickly, while another reports it as strong and long-lasting. Overall, owners rate the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH highly for its competitive pricing and versatile, modern retro aesthetic.

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