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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 $595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R57
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$595

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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 visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

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