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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Prospex Sea The Black Series
SeikoProspex Sea The Black Series
MSRP $765

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
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, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$765

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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 The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

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