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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
HYDROCONQUEST
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
HYDROCONQUEST41mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
HYDROCONQUEST72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
HYDROCONQUEST300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
HYDROCONQUEST$2,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,000

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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

Owners widely praise the Longines Hydroconquest for its attractive sunburst blue dial and accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting a loss of only 2 seconds per day. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized for lacking micro-adjustments and having pinch-prone links, and the screw-down crown is noted as inconvenient and difficult to operate by multiple owners. Some owners also flag the bezel action as ratchety with back play, and one owner found the lugs sharp and the overall design uncomfortable, leading them to sell the watch. On balance, owners appreciate the Longines Hydroconquest's aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant reservations about its bracelet and crown usability.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is praised for its smooth and precise rotation. Lume brightness is a shared weakness, found to be somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's value proposition compared to alternatives.

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