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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanicalvsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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Beam me up! mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesBeam me up! mechanical
MSRP $750
Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Beam me up! mechanical40mm
Challenger Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Beam me up! mechanical40h
Challenger Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Beam me up! mechanical
Challenger Automatic200m
MSRP
Beam me up! mechanical$750
Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$289

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical for its fun, unique, and conversation-starting design, with many appreciating its art value and the handmade production. Some owners specifically enjoy the blue dial and brown strap combination. However, legibility can be an issue due to the unique dial layout, and some commenters dislike the case and lugs, with a few finding the lugs long. One owner notes that sun exposure may affect the accuracy of the plastic discs. Overall, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical highly for its unique artistic design and conversation-starting appeal.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

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