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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsRZE Aspirare

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Aspirare200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
40mm
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$699

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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.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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