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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPagani Design PD-1792 GMT

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
PD-1792 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1792 GMT
MSRP $137

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
PD-1792 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
PD-1792 GMT42h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
PD-1792 GMT100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
PD-1792 GMT$137

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833GMT
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$137

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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-1792 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1792 GMT's comfortable 40mm size and attractive dial with applied indices, with one owner planning to buy multiple colors. However, the dial's appearance is polarizing, with some finding it cheap-looking, resembling styrofoam or aluminum foil, and others criticizing its ungraceful imitation design. Reviewers and owners consistently flag poor lume quality that doesn't last long, and some note issues with the movement and clasp compared to other models. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting it runs 5 seconds slow per day, while another experienced a stiff, difficult-to-adjust clasp and fiddly bracelet screws. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1792 GMT as a decent value for its low price, primarily for its GMT function, despite significant criticisms of its overall execution and finishing.

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