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Henry Archer ArkonavsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sylva
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$195

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What people say

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Henry Archer Arkona

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Arkona for its dial, overall build quality, and value, with one owner calling it a "thing of beauty" and another a "shockingly good value for the price." The lume is noted as killer, and the 40mm case wears smaller. However, some owners find the guilloche dial standard and similar to other brands, and one commenter feels the brand sticks too closely to a "bling Explorer" niche. One owner found the bracelet detracted from the dial, preferring a rubber strap, and another noted the bracelet tapers to 16mm, which felt narrower than preferred. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Arkona highly for its dial aesthetics and perceived value.

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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