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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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