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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsPraesidus Desert Field

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

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

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

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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 Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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