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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Skindiver Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver Automatic
MSRP $549

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Skindiver Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Skindiver Automatic40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Skindiver Automatic200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Skindiver Automatic$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$549

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm for its vintage-inspired design, compact 38mm size, and tool-like aesthetic, offering good value for its price. The watch features ridiculously bright and long-lasting lume, a clean dial, and a Miyota 9039 no-date movement. Some owners find the push-pull crown a drawback, while others note the clasp and some bracelet links can feel sharp. Opinions are split on the bracelet design, with some finding it confusing and others praising its articulation and micro-adjustments. One owner found the 40mm case felt larger than expected. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm highly for its vintage aesthetic and tool-watch appeal at a reasonable price.

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