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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition45h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8R48
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,500

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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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition for its refined presence and intricate dial patterns, with some favoring its unique red dial and steel bezel over other Speedtimer models. However, some owners criticize the 24-hour subdial as useless, the date window as recessed, and the stock bracelet as difficult to fit, while others find the pushers stick out too much. One owner notes the $995 price point is high for the 6R55 movement, suggesting a lower range, though others appreciate the Seiko finishing and charm. On balance, owners rate the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition well for its unique aesthetic and finishing, despite some functional and value concerns.

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