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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsTissot Classic Dream

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Classic Dream42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Classic Dream40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Classic Dream$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
8.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Standard
White
Indices
Applied
Roman

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$350

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream

The Tissot Classic Dream is widely praised for its exceptional value, with owners and reviewers citing its Swiss movement, sapphire crystal, and traditional design as key strengths. Its thin 8.1mm profile and 42mm case are noted for excellent wearability, and the white dial with Roman numerals is described as dazzling. Some owners express a desire for an automatic movement and higher water resistance, while others prefer a smaller 38mm case size. The silver dial's indexes are flagged as less visible due to the absence of luminescent treatment. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Classic Dream a standout value proposition for its dressy aesthetic and Swiss-made components.

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