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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Fearless100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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