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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines EVIDENZA

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
EVIDENZA
LonginesEVIDENZA
MSRP $8,150

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
EVIDENZA30.6mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
EVIDENZA45h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
EVIDENZA30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
EVIDENZA$8,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30.6mm
Thickness
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
36.2mm
Lug Width
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
40mm
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic 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
$8,150

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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 EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its distinctive tonneau shape, which is seen as a refreshing alternative to standard rectangular watches, and its intricate detailing, including scalloped case ridges and a guilloche dial. The blued hands and dial texture are frequently highlighted as elegant features, with one owner cherishing theirs for 16 years. Some find the date window on the chronograph variant detracts from the overall design, while others appreciate its utility, and one owner notes the "6" numeral is partially cut off. On balance, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its unique aesthetic and refined detailing.

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