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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsYema Urban Traveller

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Urban Traveller
YemaUrban Traveller
MSRP $1,090

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Urban Traveller39mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Urban Traveller40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Urban Traveller100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Urban Traveller$1,090

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,090

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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.

Yema Urban Traveller

The Yema Urban Traveller is praised for its balanced 39mm proportions and distinctive Gallic flair, offering solid build quality at $890 USD. Owners note the in-house YEMA2000 movement provides a smooth sweep, though its 42-hour power reserve and accuracy of +10 seconds per day are considered average. Some find the stamped dial texture shallow and the case/bracelet finishing simpler than comparable watches. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Yema Urban Traveller a well-built, compelling challenger in the integrated bracelet sports watch category.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and integrated bracelet design are strong points. Durability against scratches and daily wear is a potential weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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