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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$980

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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