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Mr Jones Watches DaydreamervsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Daydreamer
Mr Jones WatchesDaydreamer
MSRP $225
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Daydreamer
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Daydreamer40h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Daydreamer
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Daydreamer$225
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Limited edition (300 pieces)
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$435

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer for its super colorful, whimsical, and fun design, with one owner finding it a lighthearted and retro addition to their collection. However, multiple owners have noted that the central seconds indicator sometimes stops ticking, with one owner confirming this as a defect and expressing hope for warranty service. On balance, owners appreciate the unique aesthetic of the Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer, despite some concerns regarding the reliability of its central seconds indicator.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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