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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsOrient Stretto Date Solar

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Stretto Date Solar
OrientStretto Date Solar
MSRP $285

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Stretto Date Solar32.1mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Stretto Date Solar40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Stretto Date Solar30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Stretto Date Solar$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
32.1mm
Thickness
7.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
VS224
Type
Automatic
Solar
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$285

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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 Solar

Owners praise the Orient Stretto Date Solar for its sharp, clean, and classy look, with some highlighting its refined dial color and simple, light design as fitting well in business-casual settings or with suits. One owner appreciates its affordable price point around $160 and its mechanical nature. However, some find the design generic, and the bracelet clasp offers limited micro-adjustment. One owner described the Orient Stretto Date Solar as appearing like a children's watch and noted its strap makes noise. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date Solar positively for its attractive aesthetic and value, with the refined dial and clean design being key strengths.

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