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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 3840h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$4,599
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$195

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What people say

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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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