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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Orion 38 gray38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Orion 38 gray50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Orion 38 gray$3,040

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$3,040

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

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