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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$450

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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 Pink Panther Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition for its "incredibly popping pink dial" and playful design, with some finding the 38mm case size perfect for smaller wrists. However, multiple owners note the bezel is too stiff to turn, and some find the bold pink color difficult to pair with clothing or dislike the paw prints on the dial. This limited edition of 9,999 pieces features a matte textured dial and a pink NATO strap, powered by the 4R36 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers are enthusiastic about the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Pink Panther Limited Edition's unique aesthetic and wearability, despite reservations about the bezel action.

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