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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz
WolbrookSkindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz
MSRP $432

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz40mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz$432

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Thickness
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$432

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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 WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT for its handsome vintage aesthetic, authentic retro vibe, and value for money, often highlighting its legible dial, sapphire crystal, and drilled lugs. The worldtimer bezel and comfortable Beads of Rice bracelet also receive positive mentions. However, some owners report issues with hand color matching, lume quality, bezel wobble, and a high-sitting strap. One owner found the 40mm size wore larger than expected, while another was put off by the push-pull crown. The Miyota 8315 movement is considered less desirable than the 9 series by one owner, and the brand's warranty is not honored if the watch is sold or gifted. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT highly for its vintage personality and value, despite some noted build quality concerns.

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