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Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesRemixed A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $145
A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
A-5 UDT38mm
Power Reserve
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon40h
A-5 UDT40h
Water Resistance
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
A-5 UDT200m
MSRP
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon$145
A-5 UDT$645

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$645

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon

Owners widely praise Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon for its whimsical, art-piece design, lightweight comfort, and 38mm size, with some finding its quality commensurate with its sub-$300 price. The unconventional time-telling is noted as unintuitive but surprisingly not difficult to read, making it a fun conversation starter. Some owners report issues with the hour hand alignment and find the straps undesirable or the plug near 9 o'clock feels cheap, and a few question the overall build quality and 50m water resistance. Overall, owners rate Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its unique dial design and refreshing aesthetic at a reasonable price.

Praesidus A-5 UDT

The Praesidus A-5 UDT is noted for its historically inspired design, featuring an oversized crown cap and chain that pays homage to WW2 canteen watches. Reviewers highlight its functional dial with embossed, Super-LumiNova filled numerals and markers for legibility, alongside 200m water resistance and a 38mm brushed stainless steel case. Some owners find the 11.7mm thickness problematic, describing it as disproportionately tall. The watch's ana/digi functionality and connection to special operations forces are also praised. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-5 UDT for its unique historical design elements and functional dial.

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