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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43.5mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
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
$1,500

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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 Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea owners and reviewers praise its Marinemaster-style aesthetic, excellent case finishing, and impressive LumiBrite lume. The watch is powered by the 6R15 movement with a 50-hour power reserve and comes with both a steel bracelet and a silicone strap. Some owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea to be a great value and a suitable first "proper" watch, while others report it is uncomfortably big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists. Reviewers note the GMT function is secondary with a less prominent scale, and the bezel's quieter clicks may not appeal to all. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and finishing at its price point.

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