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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsZelos Aurora Field

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$529

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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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