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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Comet 3950m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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