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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$195

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono for its impressive craftsmanship, details, and overall finish, noting sharp edges on the mixed brushed and polished lugs that give it a premium look and a refined yet bold presence. The watch offers an improved 60-hour power reserve and increased precision. However, its pushers are noted as being chunky. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono highly for its premium finishing and refined presence on the wrist.

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.

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