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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Prospex Rotocall

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Prospex Rotocall
SeikoProspex Rotocall
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Prospex Rotocall37mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Prospex Rotocall40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Prospex Rotocall100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Prospex Rotocall$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
A824
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$550

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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.

Seiko Prospex Rotocall

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Rotocall for its charismatic retro design and comfortable 37mm size, with many appreciating its space-faring heritage. However, multiple sources criticize its price point, suggesting it is too high for an all-digital quartz watch with features like a stamped clasp, mineral crystal, and standard quartz movement. Some owners also note drawbacks such as a flimsy battery mount and split pin bracelet construction. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Rotocall visually appealing and a faithful re-release, but its value proposition is frequently questioned due to its price.

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