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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Coral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$450

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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 Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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