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

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
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 Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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