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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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