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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

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

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue39.9mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue$6,870

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.9mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
40mm
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$6,870

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its excellent finishing, particularly the deep, textured Blaugold dial and polished case, and its well-regarded Epsilon movement. The dual-timezone complication is noted as sharp and functional, though one reviewer points out it functions as a GMT rather than a true 24-hour worldtimer. Some owners find the dial slightly difficult to read at a glance and the asymmetry of the timezone disk detracts from elegance, while others praise its visual intrigue. The 10.9mm thickness is considered by some to be less ideal for a dress watch compared to thinner options, and the 50mm lug-to-lug length on the 40mm case is a point of contention, with some finding it potentially awkward on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its impressive finishing and unique dial at its price point.

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