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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne

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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 champagne36.4mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Orion neomatik champagne43 hoursh
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Orion neomatik champagne50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Orion neomatik champagne$4,410

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36.4mm
Thickness
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$4,410

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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 champagne

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne's in-house automatic movement and thin 9.5mm profile, with some finding its timekeeping comparable to COSC-certified watches. The champagne dial color scheme is frequently highlighted as fantastic. However, one owner notes that the largest size appears off due to proportions or the date window, and the crown reportedly rolls back slightly when winding, a trait described as normal. Some owners suggest the Orion neomatik offers better value at a discount. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik champagne highly for its excellent dress watch proportions and attractive champagne dial at its price point.

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