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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSpinnaker Hull Riviera

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Hull Riviera42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Hull Riviera40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Hull Riviera100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Hull Riviera$169

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$169

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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 Hull Riviera

Owners praise the Spinnaker Hull Riviera's build quality, highlighting its milled clasp, solid links, and effective anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. The watch features a sandwich dial with Superluminova, measures 42mm in diameter, 12mm thick with a 48mm lug-to-lug span, and uses a Seiko NH35 movement. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting a gain of only +2 seconds over seven days. The crystal is noted as being fused to the case, leading to a repair quote of $198 for a cracked crystal, a cost considered excessive by some owners relative to the watch's price. Lume is considered mediocre, and some would have preferred a 4Hz movement. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Riviera highly for its robust build and impressive accuracy at its price point.

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