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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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