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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines CONQUEST CHRONOGRAPH

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
CONQUEST CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesCONQUEST CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $4,250

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
CONQUEST CHRONOGRAPH42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
CONQUEST CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
CONQUEST CHRONOGRAPH100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
CONQUEST CHRONOGRAPH$4,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L898.5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$4,250

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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.

Longines CONQUEST CHRONOGRAPH

Owners widely praise the Longines CONQUEST CHRONOGRAPH as a stylish, solid, and easy-to-use automatic chronograph with a bold, sporty design suitable for everyday wear. Accuracy is considered good for a mechanical watch, with one owner reporting -3.3 seconds per day, within typical specifications. However, some owners find the 42mm case, at 14mm to 14.3mm thick, wears larger than expected and feels top-heavy, with one suggesting the movement could be improved with a flyback function. Overall, owners rate the Longines CONQUEST CHRONOGRAPH highly for its stylish design and solid everyday wearability at its price point.

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