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Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoonvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesRemixed A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $145
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon$145
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$2,414

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon

Owners widely praise Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon for its whimsical, art-piece design, lightweight comfort, and 38mm size, with some finding its quality commensurate with its sub-$300 price. The unconventional time-telling is noted as unintuitive but surprisingly not difficult to read, making it a fun conversation starter. Some owners report issues with the hour hand alignment and find the straps undesirable or the plug near 9 o'clock feels cheap, and a few question the overall build quality and 50m water resistance. Overall, owners rate Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its unique dial design and refreshing aesthetic at a reasonable price.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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