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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Astron

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Astron100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
14

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 Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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