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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
StratonStraton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
MSRP $599

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Valjoux ETA7750
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$599

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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.

Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

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