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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$350

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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