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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLinde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Spidolite Tech Gold
Linde WerdelinSpidolite Tech Gold
MSRP $11,175

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Spidolite Tech Gold44mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Spidolite Tech Gold40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Spidolite Tech Gold100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Spidolite Tech Gold$11,175

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Gold
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
LW04

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$11,175

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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.

Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold is widely praised for its exceptionally lightweight feel, comfortable wearability even on smaller wrists, and its avant-garde, modern case design. Reviewers highlight the striking aesthetic created by the combination of black forged carbon, an 18kt gold bezel, and red accents. Readability in low-light conditions is noted as a potential drawback due to small, similar-sized luminous elements. The CHF 17,000 price and tang buckle are mentioned as points of consideration. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold to be a conversation-starting, satisfying, and easy-to-wear everyday watch for collectors seeking something uncommon and cool, primarily due to its unique design and light materials.

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