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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 $2,850

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
CONQUEST41mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
CONQUEST72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
CONQUEST100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
CONQUEST$2,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.1mm
Lug Width
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down and transparent with sapphire crystal case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,850

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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 high-quality finishing, excellent value, and versatile design, with many citing the L888.5 movement and 72-hour power reserve as key strengths. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable bracelet and attractive dials, offering comparable quality to more expensive alternatives. However, several owners and reviewers point out the lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet clasp as a significant drawback, with some also noting the polished surfaces are prone to micro-scratches and the lume is inconsistent across variants, with only some models featuring lumed hands. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines CONQUEST highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition, particularly its robust movement and versatile wearability.

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