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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOrient Symphony III

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Symphony III
OrientSymphony III
MSRP $240

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Symphony III41.6mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Symphony III40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Symphony III50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Symphony III$240

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41.6mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$240

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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.

Orient Symphony III

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony III for its exceptional value, noting its sub-$150 price tag belies a polished case and classic design with modern overtones that make it appear more expensive. The dial is described as simple, elegant, and effective, and the time-setting action is smooth. However, the included bracelet is flagged as flimsy and squeaky, prompting recommendations for aftermarket straps. Accuracy is a point of concern for some, with one owner reporting sporadic timekeeping ranging from +10 seconds per day to as much as 83 seconds over 48 hours. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony III highly for its impressive value and elegant design, despite the noted bracelet and accuracy issues.

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