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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Futurist100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Standard
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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