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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
10mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$315

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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 Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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