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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPhoibos Voyager GMT

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Voyager GMT
PhoibosVoyager GMT
MSRP $429

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Voyager GMT39mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Voyager GMT40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Voyager GMT100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Voyager GMT$429

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$429

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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 GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager GMT for its exceptional fit and finish, attractive dials that play with light, and outstanding lume. The bezel action is described as perfect with a grippy, smooth-threaded crown, and the bracelet clasp is noted as high quality for the price. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day and another around -6 seconds per day. Some owners find the 14.5mm thickness chunky and difficult to wear with long sleeves, and the 24-click bezel limits tracking to hour-offset time zones. The date color can blend into the dial, and the date wheel may show slight misalignment. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager GMT highly for its vibrant dials and excellent value.

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