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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsPagani Design PD-1693 GMT

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
PD-1693 GMT43h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
PD-1693 GMT200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
PD-1693 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
Power Reserve
40h
43h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$145

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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-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

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