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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Panda
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510-M
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
63h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$1,712

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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.

Baltic Scalegraph Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Scalegraph Classic for its stunning retro racing design, detailed dial, and 39.5mm case size, with many finding it offers excellent value. However, some owners report issues with finishing and fit, describing the watches as light or "toylike," while others find the finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Reviewers and owners alike criticize the screw-down chronograph pushers as finicky and impractical, especially given the 100m water resistance which some feel is conceptually incongruent with its rally timer purpose. One owner experienced misaligned bezel markers and moisture ingress after pool use, leading to a return. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Baltic Scalegraph Classic's aesthetic and value proposition, though practical usability concerns regarding the chronograph pushers and isolated quality control issues are noted.

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