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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsTissot T-Race

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
T-Race
TissotT-Race
MSRP $875

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
T-Race41mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
T-Race80h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
T-Race100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
T-Race$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.28mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
12.95mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Blue
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$875

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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 T-Race

The Tissot T-Race is widely praised for its robust build quality and value, with owners noting its durability and substantial feel. Reviewers highlight excellent dial legibility and a comfortable, integrated bracelet design, even on its 45mm, 199-gram frame. Some community members find the Tissot T-Race's motorsports-inspired design, including its disc brake bezel and asymmetrical pushers, polarizing and potentially not aging well for everyday wear, with one owner disliking the bezel screw aesthetics. Lume is noted to last over nine minutes. The Tissot T-Race Touch Aluminum variant features a lightweight aluminum case with a matte finish, though it is less durable than steel. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tissot T-Race for its solid construction and legibility at its price point, despite some finding its bold design divisive.

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