Which is cheaper, the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is the cheaper of the two at $195, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $404 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 5mm difference across the dial.

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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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MSRP $195

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A perfectly useless afternoon40mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

A perfectly useless afternoon40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

A perfectly useless afternoon—

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

A perfectly useless afternoon$195

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Standard

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$195

$599

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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.

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze for its vintage military aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, noting the lug design allows it to fit well on wrists around 7 inches. The Seiko NH-35 movement is reported to be reliable, keeping time within +2 to +3 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the 18mm lug width and the PVD coating on the NATO strap hardware, which does not match the bronze case. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze highly for its vintage appeal and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The watch's bronze case finish is a notable strength, with reviewers highlighting its unique patina and subtle aging effect. A weakness is the lume brightness, which may be a drawback for those who prioritize nighttime readability. Reviewers agree on the watch's movement accuracy, citing the reliable and accurate Seiko NH38 caliber.

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