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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines LONGINES SECTOR DIAL

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
LONGINES SECTOR DIAL
LonginesLONGINES SECTOR DIAL
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
LONGINES SECTOR DIAL38.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
LONGINES SECTOR DIAL40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
LONGINES SECTOR DIAL30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
LONGINES SECTOR DIAL$2,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Ivory

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L893.5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,750

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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 SECTOR DIAL

The Longines Sector Dial wins broad praise for its faithful 1934-inspired sector dial design and exceptional readability, paired with a well-proportioned 38.5mm case that appeals to fans of vintage proportions. Owners consistently highlight the dial's visual presence in sunlight and strong value relative to Longines' current positioning, while reviewers commend the modern L893 movement with silicon hairspring and clean finishing. The 47mm lug-to-lug length and 19mm lug width draw mixed reactions — some find the lugs elongated for the case size, and one owner views the strap width as undersizing the case proportionally; others note the small seconds subdial bisects the 6, and the polished caseback invites scratches. The 30-meter water resistance is flagged as modest for daily wear.

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