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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsTissot Telemeter 1938

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Telemeter 1938
TissotTelemeter 1938
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Telemeter 193842mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Telemeter 193868h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Telemeter 193830m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Telemeter 1938$2,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Silver
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux A05.231
Power Reserve
40h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$2,400

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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.

Tissot Telemeter 1938

The Tissot Telemeter 1938 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, handsome dial finishing, and value as a mechanical chronograph. Owners and reviewers highlight its balanced dial, the "old-looking" vintage logo, and the attractive two-tone dial variations. The Valjoux A05.231 movement is noted for its 68-hour power reserve, though one owner describes its feel as "alive" and "like its engine." The double-sided anti-reflective coating and the way sunlight interacts with the hands are also appreciated. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for a retro-inspired watch, with many wishing for a smaller option, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp, though slightly stiff, and one reviewer found the Tissot branding on the dial and crown excessive.

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