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Citizen Zenshin MechanicalvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Zenshin Mechanical
CitizenZenshin Mechanical
MSRP $488
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zenshin Mechanical40.5mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Zenshin Mechanical40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Zenshin Mechanical100m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Zenshin Mechanical$488
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
8213

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$195

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Zenshin Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is widely praised for its exceptional value, lightweight and scratch-resistant Super Titanium case, and superb, textured dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the refined finishing and comfortable wearability due to the titanium construction and integrated bracelet design. The 60-hour power reserve automatic movement is noted as a strong point, with some finding the accuracy to be precise while others desire tighter tolerances. The integrated bracelet limits strap changes, and opinions on the bracelet and clasp quality are mixed, with some finding them cheap-feeling and others appreciating the design. The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is priced around EUR 499, though one owner reported a purchase price of €360. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical highly for its impressive cost-benefit ratio and attractive, comfortable design.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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