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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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