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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$425

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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 Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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