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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
The Sandford100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Charcoal

Movement

1 specs
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$1,850

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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