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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsZelos Spearfish 3

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Diver - Forged Carbon

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$749

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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 Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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