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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsZelos Helmsman 3

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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