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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
40mm
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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