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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsPagani Design PD-1638

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
PD-1638
Pagani DesignPD-1638
MSRP $111

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
PD-163843mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
PD-163848h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
PD-163830m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
PD-1638$111

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
48h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$111

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1638

Pagani Design PD-1638 owners widely praise its attractive skeletonized dial and surprising build quality for its price, often noting it looks good on a NATO strap. Some owners report the Hardlex crystal may be prone to scratches. The movement offers a 30-hour power reserve and accuracy up to 45 seconds per day, which is considered acceptable for a frequently reset watch. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1638 highly for its visual appeal and value as a fun, inexpensive diversion watch.

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