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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSeiko Recraft Series

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
43.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
7S26
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$265

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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.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

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