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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsBoldr Venture GMT

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
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.

Boldr Venture GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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