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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanicalvsZelos Skyraider 2

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The Accurate: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate: mechanical
MSRP $750
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Accurate: mechanical40mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
The Accurate: mechanical40h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
The Accurate: mechanical
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
The Accurate: 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 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 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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