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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOrient 75th Anniversary Stretto

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient75th Anniversary Stretto
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
75th Anniversary Stretto41.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
75th Anniversary Stretto40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
75th Anniversary Stretto50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
75th Anniversary Stretto$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Grey

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$450

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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 75th Anniversary Stretto

Owners widely praise the Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto for its classy and elegant design, particularly its beautiful sun and moon dial, and note its well-finished and balanced case. The watch features an in-house movement, sapphire crystal, and buttery bezel action, all for $241. Some owners find the 41.8mm case size large, with one owner regretting it's not a true moonphase complication and another finding the bracelet uncomfortable and its clasp tiny. On balance, owners rate the Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto highly for its elegant design and case finishing at the price point.

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