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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsTissot Chrono XL Classic

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Chrono XL Classic
TissotChrono XL Classic
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Chrono XL Classic45mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Chrono XL Classic40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Chrono XL Classic100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Chrono XL Classic$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Silver
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$495

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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 Chrono XL Classic

Owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono XL Classic's pilot aesthetic and altimeter-style numerals, finding its quartz chronograph design clean and versatile. The watch is noted as having a large 45mm size, with one owner seeking feedback on its comfort, accuracy, and durability. On balance, owners view the Tissot Chrono XL Classic as a good entry-level option, with a desire for an automatic movement for battery-free convenience.

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