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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsYema Diver

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Diver200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.95mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$990

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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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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