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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Recraft Series

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
43.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
7S26
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$265

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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 Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

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