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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE
LonginesLEGEND DIVER BRONZE
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
LEGEND DIVER BRONZE$3,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
40mm
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$3,550

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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 LEGEND DIVER BRONZE

The Longines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE is widely praised for its striking green fumé dial and heritage design, with reviewers noting its value and the thoughtful inclusion of a hypoallergenic titanium caseback. Owners find the watch comfortable and stylish, appreciating its retro styling and internal rotating bezel. However, some owners report that the bronze case patinas slowly, developing a muted darkening, and that the lume is not strong. A few owners also find the long lugs make it too large for smaller wrists, and one notes the clasp is a scratch magnet and the bracelet lacks end links. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines LEGEND DIVER BRONZE highly for its captivating dial and vintage aesthetic at its price point.

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