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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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