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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSpinnaker Bradner

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Bradner40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Bradner180m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Tidal Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$179

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

Spinnaker Bradner

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dials and excellent lume on indices and bezel, with one owner noting comfortable wearability on a 7-inch wrist. Reviewers flag imprecise finishing on the minute ring and an inner bezel crown that rotates too easily, while some owners report the internal rotating bezel does not stay in position. The watch features a Seiko NH35 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and is priced around $390-$430 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Bradner to be a fun, affordable diver, with its vibrant dials and strong lume being key selling points.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.

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