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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
TIGER EYE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$520

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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 Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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