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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsBaltic Prismic

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Prismic
BalticPrismic
MSRP $1,069

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Prismic36mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Prismic42h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Prismic30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Prismic$1,069

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,069

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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.

Baltic Prismic

The Baltic Prismic is widely praised for its unique stone dials, slim 9.2mm case, and retro-chic design, with reviewers highlighting its impressive build quality and detailed finishing for the price. Owners appreciate the complex five-part case construction using steel and titanium, and the attractive dial textures. The hand-wound ETA Peseux 7001 movement is consistently mentioned, offering a 42-hour power reserve. However, some owners find the watch overpriced and the bracelet unappealing or flaring on smaller wrists, while the 30-meter water resistance is noted as delicate. The avant-garde dial design is also described as divisive by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Prismic highly for its distinctive stone dials and slim, vintage-inspired case at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Prismic's unique natural stone dials, each using a slice of thousand-year-old stone, are a standout feature. A notable drawback is the price, with several reviewers mentioning it as a potential issue, particularly considering the finishing and uniqueness offered. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ruggedness, with some viewing it as a dress watch and others not mentioning this aspect.

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