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Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoonvsZelos Skyraider 2

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Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesRemixed A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $145
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon$145
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Mokume

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$2,399

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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