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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30.3mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
14mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2R05
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$575

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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 Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

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