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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Odyssey Bronze
BoldrOdyssey Bronze
MSRP $649

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Odyssey Bronze45.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Odyssey Bronze40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Odyssey Bronze500m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Odyssey Bronze$649

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
45.5mm
Thickness
16.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$649

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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.

Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is widely praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap highlighted as unique features. Owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate for criticisms regarding the movements used at its price point. On balance, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive aesthetic and quality finishing.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.

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