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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Blacktip 200m Ti
ZelosBlacktip 200m Ti
MSRP $599

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Blacktip 200m Ti41mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Blacktip 200m Ti40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Blacktip 200m Ti200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Blacktip 200m Ti$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
Aventurine

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$599

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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 Blacktip 200m Ti

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m Ti for its value, titanium construction, and unique dial options, with many appreciating its comfortable 41mm size and angled lugs. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its dual lume and smooth winding, while the bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. Some owners find the metal bracelet uncomfortable, preferring alternative straps, and one dislikes the font used on the GMT variant. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m Ti highly for its striking design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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