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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsTissot Carson Premium

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Carson Premium
TissotCarson Premium
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Carson Premium30mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Carson Premium40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Carson Premium50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Carson Premium$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30mm
Thickness
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
30mm
Lug Width
15mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman

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 Carson Premium

Owners widely praise the Tissot Carson Premium for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and versatile wearability, with many noting its refined materials and finishing. The watch is considered worth its price premium due to features like a date complication and a 20mm lug width for easier strap changes. Its sapphire crystal is noted to hold up well, and the dial is described as having a nice silvery finish with a framed date detail. One owner highlights the attractive moonphase complication and high value for money. However, one owner reported their automatic Tissot Carson gained about a minute per day, which they found excessive for a Swiss-made watch. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive aesthetics and value, despite isolated reports of timekeeping issues.

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