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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$265

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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 Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

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