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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
MSRP $5,900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM$5,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L791.4

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$5,900

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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 SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

The LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM is widely praised for its luxurious finishing on titanium, attractive anthracite dial with gold and red accents, and precise COSC-certified L791.4 movement. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its value as a flyback chronograph with a 68-hour power reserve and 100-meter water resistance. However, its 17mm case thickness is a significant concern for wearability, particularly under sleeves, with some suggesting alternative strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM highly for its finishing and value, despite the noted thickness.

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