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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko Diamond Collection

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Diamond Collection
SeikoDiamond Collection
MSRP $475

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Diamond Collection27mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Diamond Collection40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Diamond Collection50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Diamond Collection$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
27mm
Thickness
7.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
6mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V137
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$475

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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 Diamond Collection

Owners widely praise the Seiko Diamond Collection for its stunning beauty, particularly highlighting the 14 diamonds and the captivating mother-of-pearl dial, which reviewers note is difficult to photograph accurately. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its fit and finish, with specific features like sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance contributing to its appeal. One owner reports great durability and accuracy, with a solar charging reserve, though notes that the gold plating on the bracelet shows some fading from desk work. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its dazzling aesthetics and perceived value.

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