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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsFears Onyx (collective Horology)

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Onyx (collective Horology)
FearsOnyx (collective Horology)
MSRP $2,833

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Onyx (collective Horology)39.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Onyx (collective Horology)40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Onyx (collective Horology)15m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Onyx (collective Horology)$2,833

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
Onyx (Collective Horology)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,833

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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.

Fears Onyx (collective Horology)

Owners widely praise the Fears Onyx (collective Horology) for its exquisite glossy black onyx dial, which displays microscopic striations under magnification. Reviewers note its thin case, under 10.5mm, and a balanced sporty-dressy aesthetic. Water resistance is rated at 150m by one source and 100m by another, and the bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some owners find the 39.5mm diameter slightly large for the style, and one source suggests it doesn't represent top value, though it remains competitive. Overall, owners rate the Fears Onyx highly for its unique stone dial and wearability.

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