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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Date Boutique Edition (event)
FearsDate Boutique Edition (event)
MSRP $2,625

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Date Boutique Edition (event)40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Date Boutique Edition (event)15m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
15m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$2,625

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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