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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
L891.5
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,600

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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 ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its refined, classic design and slim, polished case, with reviewers highlighting its visual discretion and splendor through simplicity. Owners appreciate its versatile aesthetic, suitable for both formal and casual wear, and note the improved date window execution. The watch is powered by the anti-magnetic, 72-hour power reserve calibre L891.5. Some find the silver baton hands on white dials can be difficult to read, and a few feel the date complication detracts from its classic charm. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its elegant styling and value.

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