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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$279

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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.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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