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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsWolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Douglas Grand Prix Racing
WolbrookDouglas Grand Prix Racing
MSRP $442

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Douglas Grand Prix Racing40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Douglas Grand Prix Racing40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Douglas Grand Prix Racing100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Douglas Grand Prix Racing$442

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Racing
Thickness
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$442

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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.

Wolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing

The Wolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing features a Hesalite box crystal, a roulette date wheel, and a 40mm steel case. Owners note it is powered by a Miyota 8315 movement with a 60-hour power reserve, regulated to within ±15 seconds per day. One owner points out that an earlier iteration of the movement did not hack and had a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners appreciate the Hesalite crystal and roulette date wheel at its $275 price point.

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