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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsTissot Le Locle Gold

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Le Locle Gold
TissotLe Locle Gold
MSRP $2,225

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Le Locle Gold39.3mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Le Locle Gold80h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Le Locle Gold30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Le Locle Gold$2,225

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.3mm
Thickness
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,225

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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 Le Locle Gold

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Gold for its stunning PVD gold-plated finish, off-white dial with applied gold numerals and guilloche print, and classic design, considering it an incredible value for a dress watch. Accuracy varies, with some reporting excellent performance while others note deviations of up to 11 seconds per day. Some owners find the stock straps and buckle to be of poor quality, and the dressy nature limits versatility for casual wear. The lug-to-lug measurement is noted as a potential concern for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Gold highly for its elegant dial and finishing at the price.

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