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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Challenger Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Challenger Automatic40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Challenger Automatic200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$289

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What people say

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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 Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

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