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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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