Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's AutomaticvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning
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Owners widely praise the Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic as a tough, underrated tool watch with lifestyle appeal, highlighting its robust build and tritium lume for excellent legibility. However, its 46mm size is a common criticism, with some finding it heavy and top-heavy, and the OEM rubber strap stiff. One owner noted the watch runs about 10 seconds fast after three days, and the ETA 2836-2 movement offers approximately two days of power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic highly for its robust tool-watch build and legibility, despite its substantial size.
Owners and reviewers praise Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning for its creative, original designs and novelty at an affordable price, with a unique time-telling mechanism. Some owners find the stretched lugs on the 37mm case design awkward on smaller wrists, while others note the lack of a seconds hand detracts from practicality. One reviewer found the Milanese bracelet too shiny but noted the watch's comfortable wear and ability to provoke thought. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning highly for its gorgeous appearance and attention to detail at the price.
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