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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Skeleton
Thickness
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,999

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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 Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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