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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
GT40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
GT100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
SS - Azzurro

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9133

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$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 GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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