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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsOrient Stretto Date

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Stretto Date
OrientStretto Date
MSRP $360

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Stretto Date38.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Stretto Date40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Stretto Date50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Stretto Date$360

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$360

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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.

Orient Stretto Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date for its sharp, clean, and beautiful appearance, with its thin and ergonomic design frequently highlighted as a key strength for comfortable everyday wear. It is considered a solid, versatile, and affordable option, with one owner specifically noting its simple, light, and inexpensive nature around $160. However, some community members find its design derivative and lacking uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date highly for its attractive aesthetics and comfortable, affordable wearability.

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