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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsStudio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Watermelon (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gWatermelon (Gen3)
MSRP $550

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Watermelon (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Watermelon (Gen3)40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Watermelon (Gen3)
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Watermelon (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Inside
Dial Color
40mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$550

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3) for its fun, entrepreneurial, and affordable nature, with a design described as "Bauhaus meets Bugs Bunny." However, some find its colors a love-it-or-hate-it feature and others perceive the overall quality and finishing as a tier below comparable watches. Accuracy figures are not specified, but one owner found the watch too thick for their taste. The chronograph function has been noted as potentially sticky or jumpy. On balance, owners are divided on the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3), with opinions split between its unique design and perceived value for money.

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