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

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION38.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION$2,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
L893.5
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,850

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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 MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its attractive designs, heritage feel, and value, with specific models highlighted for their legibility and manageable sizes. One owner finds the 40mm moonphase chronograph complete calendar mesmerizing and versatile at around $1700, while another appreciates the 38mm World Timer's looks and blue hands. A drawback noted across different models is limited water resistance, with one owner selling their watch due to this, and the World Timer disc requiring manual adjustment for daylight saving time in some areas. On balance, owners rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, despite some limitations in water resistance and functionality.

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