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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsZelos Artemis

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Artemis50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Skeleton
Thickness
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Titanium

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$1,899

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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 Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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