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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6222
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$310

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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 Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

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