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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Skindiver Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver Automatic
MSRP $453

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Skindiver Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Skindiver Automatic40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Skindiver Automatic150m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Skindiver Automatic$453

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$453

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is widely praised for its attractive vintage aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and legible dial, with many owners highlighting its quality build and value under $500. Owners often commend the Beads of Rice bracelet and tropic strap, the box sapphire crystal, and the overall solid feel that suggests nothing is cheap. Specific praise is given to its lume, which some find lasts well and is great, and its accuracy, with one owner noting exceptional performance. However, some find the finishing merely fine, not exceptional, and note issues with the push-pull crown lacking a positive lock or being noisy. The 20mm strap width and drilled lugs that don't fit all spring bars are also mentioned as potential drawbacks. The Miyota 8315 movement, while preferred over the 8215, is described by one owner as noisy, and the non-transferable warranty policy is a concern for some.

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