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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOrient Stretto Date Solar

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Stretto Date Solar
OrientStretto Date Solar
MSRP $285

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Stretto Date Solar32.1mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Stretto Date Solar40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Stretto Date Solar30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Stretto Date Solar$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
32.1mm
Thickness
7.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
16mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
VS224
Type
Automatic
Solar
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$285

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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 Stretto Date Solar

Owners praise the Orient Stretto Date Solar for its sharp, clean, and classy look, with some highlighting its refined dial color and simple, light design as fitting well in business-casual settings or with suits. One owner appreciates its affordable price point around $160 and its mechanical nature. However, some find the design generic, and the bracelet clasp offers limited micro-adjustment. One owner described the Orient Stretto Date Solar as appearing like a children's watch and noted its strap makes noise. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date Solar positively for its attractive aesthetic and value, with the refined dial and clean design being key strengths.

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