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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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