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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Challenger Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Challenger Automatic40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
Challenger Automatic200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$289

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

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