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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$350

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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 Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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