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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsNorqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki
NorqainWild ONE 42mm Khaki
MSRP $7,673

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki70h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Wild ONE 42mm Khaki$7,673

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Tool
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Calibre NN20/1
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$7,673

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki for its innovative NORTEQ carbon composite case, which makes it exceptionally lightweight (84 grams) and comfortable on the wrist, with a silky texture and 200 meters of water resistance. The watch's unique design, detailed dial with a repeating double-N logo pattern, and chronometer-certified Kenissi NN20/1 movement are also highlighted. However, some find the skeletonized hands and polished markers clash with the otherwise matte aesthetic, and the price point of €4,890–€5,290 is considered high by some. One owner notes insufficient lume, though another reports excellent readability from white X1 Super-LumiNova. On balance, the consensus is that the Norqain Wild ONE 42mm Khaki is highly regarded for its innovative materials and lightweight wearability, despite some polarizing design choices and its premium price.

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