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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSeiko Alpinist

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Alpinist200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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