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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Coutura

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Coutura
SeikoCoutura
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Coutura33.7mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Coutura40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Coutura100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Coutura$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
33.7mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.3mm
Lug Width
16mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$450

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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 Coutura

Owners widely praise the Seiko Coutura for its wear-resistant metal treatments, with one reporting minimal scratching after six years. Its solar and perpetual calendar features are noted for reliability and low maintenance, and some find its aesthetic captivating with attractive gold indices and a contrasting black dial, making it a daily driver. However, opinions on styling are split; some find the dial too busy and the gold tone unconvincing, while others appreciate its unique, fun design. The proprietary bracelet is a common point of contention, with several owners expressing dislike. One owner reports poor solar power reserve requiring constant light exposure, and another found the watch sits too high and looks "horrendous" in person. Overall, owners value the Seiko Coutura for its solar and perpetual calendar complications and durable construction, despite polarizing styling and bracelet design.

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