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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Sceptre
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre
MSRP $507

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Sceptre42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Sceptre40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Sceptre200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Sceptre$507

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.65mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre for its aesthetic appeal, noting it is more beautiful in person than in photos, and appreciate its solid feel and the complementary nature of the canvas strap against the steel case. One owner highlights the bracelet's good build quality and micro-adjustment capabilities. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability.

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