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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsTissot Heritage 1938

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$925

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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 Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

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