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Sternglas KantonvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Kanton$971
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$750

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable 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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