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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
AQUAMATIC
FarerAQUAMATIC
MSRP $875
What people say

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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.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$875
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