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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsCIGA Design SKELETON

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SKELETON
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SKELETON
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SKELETON
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SKELETON$169

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Category
Casual
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SEAGULL AAA-Class
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
19

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$169

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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.

CIGA Design SKELETON

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design SKELETON for its value and willingness to challenge established brands, with some surprised by its quality. One owner reports their CIGA Design Series Z in Black DLC has been perfect for over four years, keeping good time and looking neat. However, some find the skeletonized movement's visibility obscured by reflections due to the lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal. One owner reported their CIGA Design Z Series Skeleton broke after three months with no customer service response. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design SKELETON highly for its surprising quality and value proposition.

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