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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsRZE UTD-8000

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
UTD-800040mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
UTD-800040h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
UTD-8000200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
UTD-8000$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Tool
Thickness
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw secured titanium caseback

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$279

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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 UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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