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Astor + Banks ChronovsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Chrono$575
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$750

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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.

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