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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$1,775

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What people say

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

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