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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Hass Automatic
SpinnakerHass Automatic
MSRP $445

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Hass Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Hass Automatic40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Hass Automatic300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Hass Automatic$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Flying Dutchman

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$445

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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 Hass Automatic

The Spinnaker Hass Automatic is a 43mm watch featuring an NH35 movement and sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting its beautiful dial. Some find Spinnaker watches, including this model, to be on the thicker side, with one owner describing the Hass X MCS Blue Fade variant as comically large and chunky. The Spinnaker Hass Automatic was offered at $445 USD as part of a special collection with customized elements, and a limited edition of 200 pieces was also available for $195 shipped. On balance, owners and reviewers note the attractive dial as a key positive, though some express reservations about the watch's thickness.

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