Side by side

Fears Archival 1930vsMr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Archival 1930
FearsArchival 1930
MSRP $3,863
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesRemixed A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $145

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archival 193040mm
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
Power Reserve
Archival 193040h
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Archival 193030m
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Archival 1930$3,863
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon$145

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
8.54mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
30m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2360
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,863
$145

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Fears Archival 1930 vs Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Fears Archival 1930

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Archival 1930 for its elegant, vintage-inspired Art Deco styling, featuring a captivating champagne dial with Deco numerals and heat-blued hands. The watch is noted for its comfortable, thin 8.54mm case and surprisingly substantial wearability, even on smaller wrists, due to its curved caseback and light weight. Its pull-out crown is easy to grip and wind, and the use of a new old stock ETA 717 movement from the 1930s adds historical appeal. However, some owners and forum members question its value proposition, citing components like an ETA 7001 movement and a Hong Kong case, with a power reserve of 38-40 hours requiring frequent winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Archival 1930 highly for its unique vintage design and comfortable wearability, despite some reservations about its price relative to its components.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.