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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines DOLCEVITA

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
DOLCEVITA43.8mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
DOLCEVITA45h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
DOLCEVITA$2,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
43.8mm
Thickness
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
Lug Width
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L592.5
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,000

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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 DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its elegant dial, beautiful case shape, and value, with some finding its aesthetic superior to other luxury brands. One owner notes the presentation box is high quality. However, multiple owners flag the crown as comically bad and difficult to wind or set. This quartz fashion watch offers a dynamic dial and good wrist presence at $1,600, featuring interchangeable straps. Overall, owners rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its classy appearance and value, with the elegant dial being a key draw.

From video reviewers

The Longines DOLCEVITA's automatic movement is praised for its accuracy and smooth operation. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is comfortable, making it suitable for everyday wear. A drawback is the watch's lume could be brighter, which might be a problem for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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