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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Futurist100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
40mm
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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