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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Helica100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$499

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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 Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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