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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsVenezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Nereide Avventurina Nera
VenezianicoNereide Avventurina Nera
MSRP $1,650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Nereide Avventurina Nera39mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Nereide Avventurina Nera40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Nereide Avventurina Nera200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Nereide Avventurina Nera$1,650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,650

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What people say

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera

Venezianico Nereide is widely praised for its attractive dials, with reviewers highlighting the sparkling aventurine and owners noting the sunburst blue. The watch is considered good value, featuring a sapphire crystal and quality bracelet, with reviewers specifically mentioning good case finishing for the price. Owners of the 39mm model report the NH35A movement, while the Avventurina variant uses a Sellita SW200-1. Some owners find the stock rubber strap stiff, and one forum discussion flagged concerns about the brand's customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

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