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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Standard
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$3,060

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

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