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Seestern Sub 300 V4vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Sub 300 V4
SeesternSub 300 V4
MSRP $10
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sub 300 V442mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Sub 300 V441h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Sub 300 V4200m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Sub 300 V4$10
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
Standard
Lume
Japan Lume (blue glow)
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10
$195

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What people say

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Seestern Sub 300 V4

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

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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