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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsPraesidus Service Watch

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Service Watch
PraesidusService Watch
MSRP $259

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Service Watch42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Service Watch40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Service Watch100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Service Watch$259

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$259

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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 Service Watch

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a strength for those preferring smaller watches. The dial may show slight discoloration or unevenness in finish.

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