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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Zürich date
NOMOS GlashütteZürich date
MSRP $5,570

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Zürich date39.8mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Zürich date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Zürich date50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Zürich date$5,570

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.8mm
Thickness
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Standard
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 5101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$5,570

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date for its immaculate case finishing and the unique depth and texture of its dial, which is difficult to capture in photos. The watch's dual-timezone complication is considered a satisfying feature with sharp clicking, and the in-house movement finishing is noted as exceptional for its price point. Some find the hour markers slightly difficult to read at a glance, and one owner suggests seeking a secondhand deal due to the full retail price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date highly for its refined finishing and distinctive dial at its price.

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