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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsWilliam Wood The Watch

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
The Watch
William WoodThe Watch
MSRP $820

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
The Watch41mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
The Watch40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
The Watch100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
The Watch$820

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$820

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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.

William Wood The Watch

William Wood The Watch is praised for its fun, well-themed packages and unique design elements inspired by historical and heroic themes. Reviewers note impressive finishing and functional collector's boxes. One model features a 41mm stainless steel case and a Sellita SW510 movement with a 48-hour power reserve, while another has a 42mm bronze case with striking red accents. Design inspirations include fire alarm-themed exhibition casebacks, fire engine dashboard sub-dials, ship's engine order telegraph dials, and NYC skyline casebacks. On balance, William Wood The Watch is a well-finished, thematically rich offering for enthusiasts.

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