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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Obscura200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.7mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Dark Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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