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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsGarrick S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve
GarrickS3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve
MSRP $50,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve45h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve$50,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
DB-G07
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$50,800

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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.

Garrick S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve

The Garrick S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve is praised for its striking design, exceptional finishing, and extensive customization options, featuring a visually arresting open-worked dial and a unique deadbeat seconds complication. Reviewers note its in-house movement is regulated to less than +3 seconds per day, with a 45-hour power reserve. Some find the 42mm size too large and certain movement finishing details lacking relative to its mid-five-figure price. Overall, reviewers highlight the Garrick S3 Deadbeat Seconds - Power Reserve's impressive finishing and customization as key strengths.

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