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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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