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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Prospex Land Mechanical

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Prospex Land Mechanical
SeikoProspex Land Mechanical
MSRP $995

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Prospex Land Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Prospex Land Mechanical200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Prospex Land Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

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

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$995

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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 Land Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its unique style, useful day-date complication, and value, with some finding it suitable as a one-watch-for-all-occasions. Accuracy and durability are noted as strengths, with one owner reporting good performance even in water submersion. However, multiple owners criticize its size, with figures around 41mm to 43mm and 14.4mm thickness being flagged as too large and thick for smaller wrists. The Hardlex crystal and a potentially loose inner compass bezel are also points of criticism. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its unique style and value, despite concerns over its substantial dimensions.

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