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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$215

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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.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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