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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

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 Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive blue and red PADI colors, rich dial aesthetic, and excellent lume that stands out even in dim environments. Owners highlight its robust build quality and excellent bezel action, noting the wave dial is a favorite. However, the Hardlex crystal and the 4R36 movement's accuracy range of +45 to -35 seconds per day are identified as compromises for the price. Some owners find the diver's extension difficult to open and the bracelet adjustment challenging, though manageable. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its build quality and striking dial design at its price point.

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