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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsZelos Comet 39

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Comet 3950m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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