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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsPinion Pure Bronze

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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