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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $900

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Prospex Sea41mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$900

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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 Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent lume, robust build, and value, with many highlighting the comfortable 4 o'clock crown and reliable movements. Reviewers note impressive case finishing and attractive dials, with specific models lauded for their gradient blue designs and smooth bezel actions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +9 seconds/day after demagnetization, while others find the watches to be good first "proper" watches. Some owners find the stock rubber straps uncomfortable or the overall size substantial on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its combination of strong dive watch functionality and appealing design at its price point.

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