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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsRZE Resolute 36

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Resolute 3636mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Resolute 3640h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Resolute 36200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Tool
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$689

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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 Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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