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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R39
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$595

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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 Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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