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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsTraska Venturer GMT

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9075
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$785

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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