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Mr Jones Watches M1vsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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M1
Mr Jones WatchesM1
MSRP $195
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
M1
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
M140h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
M1
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
M1$195
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$435

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches M1

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its unique, artistic design and consider it a fun, well-made conversation starter. Some owners find the time-reading challenging. One owner reported disappointment with the black stainless steel strap, but noted an 18mm leather strap fit well. Overall, owners appreciate the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its distinctive artistic appeal, though some find it difficult to read the time and consider the price high.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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