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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted FEW Edition

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
The Olmsted FEW Edition
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted FEW Edition
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
The Olmsted FEW Edition38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
The Olmsted FEW Edition42h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
The Olmsted FEW Edition100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
The Olmsted FEW Edition$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
40mm
Salmon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted FEW Edition

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar Olmsted for its design, quality, and customer service, with one owner highlighting a personal gift from the brand. The Oak & Oscar Olmsted Matte features a stealthy black ceramic coating on its 38mm case for scratch resistance, a clean sandwich dial with orange accents, and a modified ETA 2892A2 movement regulated in Chicago. It comes with both leather and nylon straps and was initially priced at $1,475, with production limited by the coating process. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar Olmsted highly for its thoughtful design and durable ceramic finish.

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