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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST GMT

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
HYDROCONQUEST GMT
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST GMT
MSRP $3,350

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
HYDROCONQUEST GMT41mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
HYDROCONQUEST GMT40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
HYDROCONQUEST GMT300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
HYDROCONQUEST GMT$3,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L844.5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$3,350

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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 HYDROCONQUEST GMT

Owners widely praise the Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT for its excellent finishing, smooth winding action, and overall value, with some finding its build quality and colorways superior to higher-priced competitors. Reviewers and owners alike note its robustness as a traveler's dive watch with a true GMT movement. Some owners find the round markers at 6 and 9 disrupt dial symmetry, and the GMT hour markers are described as tiny and difficult to read. The date wheel can be mismatched on certain dial colors, and the bracelet clasp is noted as sharp by one reviewer. While some owners wish for a smaller case size, others find the 41mm comfortable. The bezel action is flagged as having bounce-back by one owner, though the brushed finish effectively hides wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT highly for its robust build and excellent value proposition.

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