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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Orion neomatik 41 date new black40.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Orion neomatik 41 date new black42 hoursh
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Orion neomatik 41 date new black50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Orion neomatik 41 date new black$5,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$5,150

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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 neomatik 41 date new black

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 41 date new black is praised for its clean Bauhaus design, slender 41mm case, and slim in-house automatic movement with a user-friendly quick-set date. Owners highlight its versatility for both casual and formal wear, with one calling it a favorite forever purchase. However, some suggest a smaller 35mm size might be preferable, and one user found the 41mm size wore large and felt delicate, leading to it being sold. The price is noted as nearing other brands, and one owner questioned the value of a special edition compared to standard models. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 41 date new black for its elegant design and slim profile, though some debate the optimal case size and value proposition.

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