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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 2date blue

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Tangente 2date blue
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 2date blue
MSRP $3,470

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Tangente 2date blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Tangente 2date blue52 hoursh
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Tangente 2date blue50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Tangente 2date blue$3,470

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37.5mm
Thickness
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4601
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$3,470

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 2date blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 2date blue is celebrated for its impressive craftsmanship, thin 6.8mm case, and the visually appealing DUW 4601 movement with refreshing decoration. Reviewers and owners alike praise its sunburst blue dial and the unique, well-executed peripheral double date complication, with some finding it useful for travel. However, the dual-date display is criticized by some enthusiasts as redundant and contrary to Bauhaus principles, and legibility can be challenging in dim light due to thin silver hands and a lack of lume. The watch features a 37.5mm diameter, a 52-hour power reserve, and 50-meter water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 2date blue highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, despite some debate over the practicality of its double date feature.

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