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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPraesidus Desert Field

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Desert Field50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$195

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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 Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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