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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Black Bay 68
TudorBlack Bay 68
MSRP $5,475

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Black Bay 6843mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Black Bay 6870h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Black Bay 68200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
MT5601-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$5,475

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 68

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement, which provides superior accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 13.6mm thickness and the appeal of the Tudor blue dial with a matte black bezel insert. The watch features a brushed and polished 43mm case, a domed sapphire crystal, and a bracelet without faux rivets. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 68 a sensible, larger vintage-inspired diver with excellent timekeeping.

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