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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPhoibos Voyager

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Voyager39mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Voyager40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Voyager200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Voyager$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$299

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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.

Phoibos Voyager

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager for its attractive MOP dial and good overall finishing, along with its fun octopus logo. However, reviewers and owners alike note that the red lettering on the red date wheel is illegible, and one owner reports the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the price point.

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