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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Reef 39.5 mm300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Bahama Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,230

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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.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, comfortable and well-proportioned case design, and impressive specifications for its price point, including COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and 300m water resistance. Owners and reviewers highlight the tool-less micro-adjust clasp and quick-release spring bars as practical features. Some reviewers note that the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate to the smaller case, and the bracelet could benefit from more taper, though this is a point of contention for some owners who value the overall package. A prototype crown protrusion issue is noted as being addressed for production. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent value and well-executed design.

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