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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsTudor Black Bay One 31 S&G

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Black Bay One 31 S&G
TudorBlack Bay One 31 S&G
MSRP $6,850

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Black Bay One 31 S&G31mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Black Bay One 31 S&G50h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Black Bay One 31 S&G100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Black Bay One 31 S&G$6,850

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Casual
Diameter
40mm
31mm
Thickness
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
MT5201
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$6,850

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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.

Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G

The Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G is praised for its quiet luxury, combining brushed steel and warm gold accents for understated charm. Owners appreciate the brushed gold for a casual two-tone look and the champagne dial's surprising legibility. Some find the case sides too thick, and one user expressed a desire for a smaller S&G variant. The watch features the MT5612 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and a date function, within a 200-meter water-resistant case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G's balanced two-tone aesthetic as its primary appeal.

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