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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPagani Design PD-1723

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
PD-1723
Pagani DesignPD-1723
MSRP $171

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
PD-172336.2mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
PD-172342h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
PD-1723200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
PD-1723$171

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36.2mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$171

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1723

Pagani Design PD-1723 is praised for its attractive dial, sapphire crystal, and overall finishing, with owners appreciating its vintage-inspired aesthetics and minimalist logo. The watch is noted to wear larger than its 37mm case size due to a thin bezel and 20mm lugs, feeling closer to 39mm on a 7-inch wrist. Lume is a point of contention, with some finding it surprisingly good on the indices and 12 o'clock position, while others describe it as poor, particularly on the hands. The bracelet is widely considered to be of low quality, though some find it comfortable with a nice taper, and many owners prefer using aftermarket straps. Discrepancies between product listings and received watches, particularly regarding movement branding and the PT5000 movement's potential winding issues and rotor rattle, have been noted. The V2 update features an exhibition caseback and a clasp swap, which some owners prefer over the V1, while others favor the V1's hands and dial proportions.

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