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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOrient Helios

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Helios
OrientHelios
MSRP $335

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Helios40.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Helios40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Helios30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Helios$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
FT622
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$335

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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 Helios

The Orient Helios is widely praised for its vibrant dial, open-heart design, and excellent value for money, with owners noting its great finish and quality that exceeds its price point. The watch is described as attractive and stylish, with a thin profile that wears comfortably, though some owners wish it were smaller. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting it consistently runs 5-6 seconds fast per day, while another sees it at 1-2 seconds fast. Opinions are split on the inclusion of a date window, with some finding it desirable for practicality and aesthetic balance, while others prefer its absence. The stock bracelet receives mixed reviews, with one owner finding it awkward and upgrading to a strap, while another considers it nice with a smooth finish and solid links. Overall, owners rate the Orient Helios highly for its mesmerizing open-heart dial and impressive quality at an attainable price.

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