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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.6mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R5H
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,900

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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 Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial for its unique, smooth, and lustrous porcelain dial, a testament to meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, with some noting its depth and subtle color variations. The red "XII" and recessed sub-dials on certain variants are highlighted as distinctive design elements. However, multiple sources flag the case thickness, ranging from 12.4mm to 14.1mm, as substantial for a dress watch, and one reviewer criticizes painted hands instead of heat-blued ones. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, with one owner noting figures around +1/+2 seconds per day while another mentions approximately -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial highly for its exceptional dial artistry and craftsmanship at its price point.

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