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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Thickness
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Standard
Brown
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$2,700

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC as a beautiful, classy dress watch with deep brand heritage, suitable for special occasions. One owner noted the stock strap appears narrow due to the lug design, making spring bars visible. The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC reissue is considered a fantastic deal at $700, especially after a recent official Longines service and dial replacement, presenting it as a like-new watch. However, its lack of patina may disappoint collectors who value "character" from wear and scratches. Overall, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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