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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsRZE Resolute 36

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Resolute 3636mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Resolute 3640h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Resolute 36200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Tool
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$689

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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.

RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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