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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Fire Watch
William WoodFire Watch
MSRP $995

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$995

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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.

William Wood Fire Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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