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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 $650

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$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
13mm
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
4R34
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$650

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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 Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's collection is praised for its pleasing retro aesthetic, with reviewers highlighting the box-shaped crystal and applied indexes. Specific models like the 39.5mm SRPL07 and SRPL09 are noted for their smaller case size, comfortable new bracelet, and charming steel bezel, which is decorative rather than functional. The GMT model features a clean dial layout and a polished 40.8mm case, while open-heart versions integrate a 24-hour sub-dial cleverly. The watches utilize the 4R35 or 4R39 automatic movements, offering a 41-hour power reserve. The claimed accuracy of +45/-35 seconds per day for the 4R35 movement is mentioned as a potential drawback for some. Prices range from €490 to €670. Overall, reviewers consider the Seiko Presage Style60's a well-executed retro-inspired watch, with the smaller 39.5mm models and the GMT version being particularly well-received for their design and wearability.

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