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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Orion neomatik 41 date new black40.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Orion neomatik 41 date new black42 hoursh
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Orion neomatik 41 date new black50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Orion neomatik 41 date new black$5,150

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$5,150

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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 neomatik 41 date new black

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 41 date new black is praised for its clean Bauhaus design, slender 41mm case, and slim in-house automatic movement with a user-friendly quick-set date. Owners highlight its versatility for both casual and formal wear, with one calling it a favorite forever purchase. However, some suggest a smaller 35mm size might be preferable, and one user found the 41mm size wore large and felt delicate, leading to it being sold. The price is noted as nearing other brands, and one owner questioned the value of a special edition compared to standard models. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 41 date new black for its elegant design and slim profile, though some debate the optimal case size and value proposition.

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