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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsTissot T-Race

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
T-Race
TissotT-Race
MSRP $875

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
T-Race41mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
T-Race80h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
T-Race100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
T-Race$875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.28mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
12.95mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
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
$875

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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 T-Race

The Tissot T-Race is widely praised for its robust build quality and value, with owners noting its durability and substantial feel. Reviewers highlight excellent dial legibility and a comfortable, integrated bracelet design, even on its 45mm, 199-gram frame. Some community members find the Tissot T-Race's motorsports-inspired design, including its disc brake bezel and asymmetrical pushers, polarizing and potentially not aging well for everyday wear, with one owner disliking the bezel screw aesthetics. Lume is noted to last over nine minutes. The Tissot T-Race Touch Aluminum variant features a lightweight aluminum case with a matte finish, though it is less durable than steel. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tissot T-Race for its solid construction and legibility at its price point, despite some finding its bold design divisive.

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