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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Spence 300300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Aquamarine

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$650

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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 Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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