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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

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
CONQUEST34mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
CONQUEST40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
CONQUEST100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
CONQUEST$4,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
Lug Width
17mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Mother of Pearl

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L888.5

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 versatile, aesthetically pleasing design, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with many highlighting its high-quality finishing and smooth winding action. Reviewers and owners alike note the watch's well-wearing size and blend of vintage and modern design elements. Some owners report the polished surfaces can be prone to scratches, and multiple sources flag the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment as a significant drawback impacting fit. Lume quality is also a recurring point of criticism, with one reviewer noting only the black dial version appears to have lumed hands. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines CONQUEST a highly versatile and well-built everyday sports watch offering significant value.

From video reviewers

The elegant gold dial is a notable aspect of the Longines CONQUEST. The quartz movement may be a drawback for collectors who prefer mechanical movements. Reviewers disagree on the standout feature, with one highlighting the gold dial and the other the Blue Sunburst dial.

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