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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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