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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPagani Design PD-1693 GMT

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
PD-1693 GMT43h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
PD-1693 GMT200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
PD-1693 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
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
Pearl DG5833A
Power Reserve
40h
43h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$145

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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-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

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