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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition38.2mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition$440

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38.2mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
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
$440

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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 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition is praised for its faithful recreation of the 1968 original, featuring a 39mm case and vintage dial details. Reviewers note its comfortable bracelet and heritage-inspired design, with one calling it heritage-inspired Seiko at its best. The $450 MSRP is considered reasonable. However, the 4 o'clock crown placement can be challenging for setting the time, and some enthusiasts may find the case finishing does not meet their expectations. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition highly for its authentic vintage design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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