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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
MSRP $5,000

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK$5,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L791.4

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$5,000

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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 SPIRIT FLYBACK

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Flyback for its attractive design, well-finished titanium case, and value as a chronometer-certified flyback chronograph. Specific positive notes include its fun and useful flyback function for cooking, and the perceived adventure-ready, indestructible feel of the titanium model. However, reviewers and owners consistently flag its 17mm thickness as a significant detractor from wearability, with some finding it too chunky for daily wear. There is also a split opinion on the dial design, with some preferring the older five-star motif and gold hands/markers, while others appreciate the cleaner, simplified dial and cutoff numerals. The Longines Spirit Flyback is priced around $5,350-$6,500 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Flyback highly for its flyback chronograph complication and attractive design, despite widespread concerns about its thickness.

From video reviewers

The Spirit Flyback's heritage-inspired design is a notable strength, with a distinctive look reminiscent of the original Flyback Chronograph. The watch's price point is somewhat high compared to its competitors, which might be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one reviewer feeling it needed more of an edge to stand out in the Spirit collection, while another praises its heritage-inspired style.

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