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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.4mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
40mm
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VS213
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$265

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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 Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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