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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Prospex LX line

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $6,500

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Prospex LX line72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Prospex LX line300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Prospex LX line$6,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44.8mm
Thickness
15.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
30

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$6,500

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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 LX line

Owners widely report the Seiko Prospex LX line's finishing is a step up from other models, with a case that sits well on the wrist, and some praise the green sunburst dial with blue anti-reflective sapphire crystal as phenomenal. However, owners note the high MSRP limited sales, with some desiring smaller cases and a reduced price, and others experienced quality control issues such as detached second hands and peeling DLC coating, leading to concerns about fragility. On balance, owners feel the Seiko Prospex LX line was discontinued due to pricing that alienated its target market, despite its attractive dial.

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