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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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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
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
300m

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
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,550

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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 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

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