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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Oktopus III
Linde WerdelinOktopus III
MSRP $20,953

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Oktopus III45mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Oktopus III60h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Oktopus III300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Oktopus III$20,953

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Blue
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
LW09
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$20,953

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus III

Owners and reviewers praise the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its avant-garde design and comfortable, lightweight titanium case, with some noting its advanced lume applications create a striking glow in the dark. The skeletonized or octopus-themed dials are highlighted, as is the integrated moon phase complication. One owner reported a lume bezel issue and subsequent poor service experience, though the problems were ultimately corrected. The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III features a 44-hour power reserve and is water-resistant to 300 meters. Overall, enthusiasts appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its unique design and wearable titanium construction.

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