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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$450

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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 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition for its "incredibly popping pink dial" and playful design, with some finding the 38mm case size perfect for smaller wrists. However, multiple owners note the bezel is too stiff to turn, and some find the bold pink color difficult to pair with clothing or dislike the paw prints on the dial. This limited edition of 9,999 pieces features a matte textured dial and a pink NATO strap, powered by the 4R36 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers are enthusiastic about the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition's unique aesthetic and wearability, despite reservations about the bezel action.

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