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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,414

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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 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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