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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPagani Design PD-1692 II

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
PD-1692 II
Pagani DesignPD-1692 II
MSRP $125

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
PD-1692 II40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
PD-1692 II42h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
PD-1692 II200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
PD-1692 II$125

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$125

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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-1692 II

Owners widely regard the Pagani Design PD-1692 II as a robust GADA (Go Anywhere, Do Anything) and beater watch, praising its clean dial and 40mm case size for comfortable wear on average wrists. The Miyota 8215 movement is considered acceptable and comparable to the NH35A, with owners reporting reliable mechanical performance over years of use, even in harsh conditions. Some owners appreciate the uncluttered dial and the absence of excessive text, while others find the chrome logo unappealing. The bracelet is noted to have screw links, though the clasp is described as sharp with limited micro-adjustment, and one owner reported a bracelet part breaking during adjustment. The lume is consistently flagged as weak, and the diver extension on the bracelet is difficult to adjust. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1692 II highly for its durability and wearability at its price point.

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