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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,095
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V40mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,095
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Noon
Standard
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,095
$195

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

The Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V is praised for its proprietary JJ01 jumping hour complication and multi-level dial design featuring a floating sapphire dial with a lumed jump hour aperture. Reviewers note the 39mm stainless steel case's mix of brushed and polished finishes, with a polished bezel and brushed midcase. The dial's radially grooved center and sapphire minute track with a lumed underside enhance legibility, and the Super-LumiNova execution is described as an eye-catcher. The watch is powered by the JJ01 module atop a Sellita SW200-1 movement, offering a 38-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. Some owners express concerns about the watch's 14mm thickness. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the unique dial execution and complication at its price point.

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.

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