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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6222
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$310

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

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