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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Presage Style60's

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Presage Style60's
SeikoPresage Style60's
MSRP $595

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Presage Style60's40.8mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Presage Style60's41h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Presage Style60's50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Presage Style60's$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R39
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$595

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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 Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's collection is praised for its charming vintage-inspired aesthetic, with reviewers highlighting the retro design elements like the box-shaped Hardlex crystal and faceted indexes. Specific models like the 39.5mm SRPL07 and SRPL09 are noted for their comfortable new bracelets and smaller case size, while the open-heart versions are recognized for their clever integration of a 24-hour sub-dial. The watches are powered by the 4R35 or 4R39 automatic movements, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and are available at affordable price points ranging from €490 to €670. Accuracy figures for the 4R35 movement are stated as +45/-35 seconds per day, which may be a concern for some.

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