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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
SeikoAstron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition43.4mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition$2,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
43.4mm
Thickness
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
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
$2,900

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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 GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition is lauded for its advanced satellite timekeeping and perpetual calendar functionality, offering global time and location updates via GPS signals. Owners appreciate its well-built titanium or steel case, often featuring a ceramic bezel, and the unique asymmetrical design inspired by the 1983 Seiko 7A28 6000. However, its substantial 47mm size and 16.5mm thickness are frequently noted as drawbacks, with some finding it wears large and is difficult to fit under shirt sleeves. The perpetual calendar is limited to displaying only the date, and GPS signal reception requires a clear view of the sky, posing challenges indoors. The watch is priced around $2,900 and is limited to 3,000 pieces. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition for its cutting-edge technology and distinctive design, despite its considerable dimensions.

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