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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines CONQUEST

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

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
CONQUEST30mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
CONQUEST
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
CONQUEST100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
CONQUEST$4,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
30mm
Thickness
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.8mm
Lug Width
15mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L592.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$4,750

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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

Owners widely praise the Longines CONQUEST for its excellent price-performance ratio, high-quality finishing, and versatile design, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability due to curved lugs. The smooth winding action and attractive dial colors are also frequently cited positives. However, reviewers and owners consistently note the bracelet's lack of on-the-go micro-adjustment, which can impact fit, and several find the lume to be weak. One owner reported the crown and guards rubbing against the wrist when typing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines CONQUEST highly for its impressive finishing and value, despite minor bracelet and lume drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The watch's wearable case size and dial work are highlighted as strengths. The bracelet's end-link fit is cited as a weakness.

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