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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsGalo Super200

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Super200
GaloSuper200
MSRP $488

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Super20039mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Super20042h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Super200200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Super200$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Oil pressed
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Standard
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$488

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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.

Galo Super200

Owners widely praise the Galo Super200 for its vintage charm, playful yet robust design, and well-weighted, slim 11.5mm case with a 47mm lug-to-lug. The dial depth and domed sapphire crystal are also frequently highlighted, with one owner appreciating the whimsical exhibition caseback. Some owners find the 39mm size too large, while others consider it perfect for everyday wear. Criticisms include a stiff bezel with bounce-back and second-hand play when setting the time, which are deemed acceptable for the price. The "aged" lume color is a point of uncertainty for one owner, and some find the "3" marker disruptive, though a classical dial option exists. Concerns were raised regarding seller communication and potential shipping issues, though production was confirmed on track. On balance, owners rate the Galo Super200 highly for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable, slim case profile at its price point.

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