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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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