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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSeiko King Turtle

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
King Turtle
SeikoKing Turtle
MSRP $650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
King Turtle45mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
King Turtle41h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
King Turtle200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$650

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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 King Turtle

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many appreciating its faithful recreation of classic designs and proven movements like the 4R36 and 6R15. Reviewers highlight impressive case finishing and durability, noting that even larger models wear smaller than expected due to thoughtful case design. Some owners find the solar quartz models a great entry point, appreciating their design and solar functionality. However, specific variants receive critiques: the bracelet clasp on the Samurai is described as underwhelming, and the Sumo's bracelet width and clasp are seen as too narrow and rudimentary, respectively. The SPB183 is considered expensive for a Japanese watch, and its lume is noted as not quite matching older Seiko Monster models. The GMT function on the SPB519 is deemed less practical for serious travel, and its bezel clicks are described as quieter and mushier.

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