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Dan Henry 1939vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
193940h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
1939
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
1939$290
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
Lug Width
22mm

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$195

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

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.

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