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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Nova 3750m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$899

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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 Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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