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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
LonginesLONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
MSRP $4,400

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE41mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE$4,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L688.5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$4,400

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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 AVIGATION BIGEYE

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Avigation Bigeye for its unique, asymmetric dial, vintage military aesthetic, and cohesive design, with one reviewer noting its GPHG Best Revival prize win. The tactile chronograph pusher action and reliable L688.2 column wheel movement are highlighted, as is the watch's legibility and versatile strap-swapping potential due to its 20mm lug width. However, criticisms include the 30-minute sub-dial's three-minute hash marks, which some find compromise reading speed, and the lack of drilled lugs. The watch's thickness, around 14.45mm, is noted as typical for its movement, and some owners mention minor QC issues with chronograph hand alignment and a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Avigation Bigeye highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and solid chronograph performance at its price point.

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