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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $495

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
5 Sports SKX series42.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
5 Sports SKX series41h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
5 Sports SKX series$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
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
4R34
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$495

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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

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as an excellent gateway watch, offering great value with a solid build and powerful lume. Owners widely report that the NH36 movement's accuracy is a "luck of the draw," with official specs allowing up to +/-40 seconds per day, though many experience +/-5 to 10 seconds. Some owners note the lack of a screw-down crown and 100m water resistance, while others highlight its ISO 6425 compliance, 200m water resistance, and screw-down crown as superior tool watch features. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer lines, while others praise its iconic, tough, and rugged dive watch design and proven durability. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic, durable dive watch design and strong value proposition.

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