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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsZelos Skyraider 2

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Mokume

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,399

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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 Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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