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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanicalvsPhoibos Apollo

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The Accurate: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate: mechanical
MSRP $750
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Accurate: mechanical40mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
The Accurate: mechanical40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
The Accurate: mechanical
Apollo200m
MSRP
The Accurate: mechanical$750
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$460

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical is widely seen as a joy-bringing, eye-catching timepiece with a unique dial message. Owners report it's not a gimmick and brings happiness with every glance, with one noting it runs at standard time with 1 second equaling 1 second. However, some find its case design unappealing and not the most comfortable, while a reviewer noted visible dust specs on the mirrored dial. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical for its unique, happiness-inducing dial and its non-gimmicky mechanical execution.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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