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Orient Esteem IIvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Esteem II$285
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Standard

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
FT622
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$195

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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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