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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Emerald

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$370

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

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