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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsPraesidus Arctic Field

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Gray

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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