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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSeiko Coutura

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Coutura
SeikoCoutura
MSRP $525

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Coutura44mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Coutura40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Coutura100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Coutura$525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V198
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$525

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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 Coutura

Owners widely report the Seiko Coutura's wear-resistant metal treatments maintain their appearance over years of ownership. The watch is praised for its solar power and perpetual calendar features, with some owners finding its weight and appearance captivating. However, opinions on its styling are divided, with some finding it gaudy or too busy, while others consider it beautiful and a fun departure from minimalist designs. Some owners express dissatisfaction with the proprietary bracelet. One owner notes the solar power reserve requires constant light exposure. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Coutura well for its durable finish and useful solar and perpetual calendar complications, despite polarizing styling.

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