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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsZelos Great White 43

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Great White 43300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Blue

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 Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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