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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsOrient Diver Watch

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Diver Watch
OrientDiver Watch
MSRP $285

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Diver Watch200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$285

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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.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its value, with many considering it the best-looking dive watch under $300, especially noting striking dial colors like red and matte-black gilt. Reviewers highlight its solid build quality, comfortable bracelets, and applied indices with crisp lume. The in-house automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding is a consistent point of praise, offering a 40-hour power reserve. However, some reviewers note a noticeable amount of play in the bezel, a trait common to affordable Orient divers, and one owner found the transparent bezel scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional dial finishing and lume at its price point.

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