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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$559

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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.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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