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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Field
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$425

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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 Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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