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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanicalvsZelos Helmsman 3

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The Accurate: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate: mechanical
MSRP $750
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Accurate: mechanical40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
The Accurate: mechanical40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
The Accurate: mechanical
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
The Accurate: mechanical$750
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$529

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical is widely seen as a joy-bringing, eye-catching timepiece with a unique dial message. Owners report it's not a gimmick and brings happiness with every glance, with one noting it runs at standard time with 1 second equaling 1 second. However, some find its case design unappealing and not the most comfortable, while a reviewer noted visible dust specs on the mirrored dial. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical for its unique, happiness-inducing dial and its non-gimmicky mechanical execution.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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