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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsPhoibos Leviathan

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Leviathan500m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH 35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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