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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH42mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L688.4

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$3,700

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

The Longines Spirit Chronograph is widely praised for its excellent value, featuring a COSC-certified automatic movement with a column wheel chronograph and impressive finishing for its price. Owners and reviewers highlight its solid build, elegant dial with spectacular lume, and comfortable bracelet with a secure clasp. The aviation-inspired design is noted for its legibility and personality, with some appreciating the historical five-star rating as a nod to Longines' heritage, while others find it unnecessary clutter. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with one owner noting +1.7 seconds over 24 hours, and the movement offers a 54-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Chronograph highly for its blend of classic design, robust build, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit Chronograph features a high-quality ceramic bezel with satisfying bezel action. The watch's value as a mechanical chronograph under $3,000 is notable, particularly for its pilot watch design. However, the lume brightness is somewhat limited, and the finishing could be improved, with inconsistent execution of various finishes on the details.

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