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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsTissot Tradition

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Tradition
TissotTradition
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Tradition42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Tradition30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
7.47mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
40mm
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

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.

Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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