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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsBoldr Safari

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Safari200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Tool
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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