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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsBoldr Venture

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Venture200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Tool
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black Dawn
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$339

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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.

Boldr Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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