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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsTissot Gentleman

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Gentleman
TissotGentleman
MSRP $950

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Gentleman40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Gentleman80h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Gentleman100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Gentleman$950

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
21mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Blue
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$950

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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 Gentleman

Owners widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its exceptional value, offering impressive finishing and quality that appears a tier above its price point, with many highlighting its versatile, classic design and comfortable wearability. The Powermatic 80 movement is consistently lauded for its 80-hour power reserve, silicon hairspring, and COSC-level accuracy, while the 38mm size is frequently described as a "Goldilocks" fit. Some owners note a preference for smaller case sizes, and one reviewer found the prominent "Powermatic 80 Silicium" text on the dial perplexing. On balance, the consensus is that the Tissot Gentleman is highly rated for its sophisticated design and robust movement at an attractive price.

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