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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanicalvsZelos Vitesse

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The Accurate: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate: mechanical
MSRP $750
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Accurate: mechanical40mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
The Accurate: mechanical40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
The Accurate: mechanical
Vitesse50m
MSRP
The Accurate: mechanical$750
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Gulf

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret L100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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