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Mr Jones Watches The Promise of HappinessvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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The Promise of Happiness
Mr Jones WatchesThe Promise of Happiness
MSRP $275
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Promise of Happiness
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
The Promise of Happiness40h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
The Promise of Happiness
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
The Promise of Happiness$275
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$275
$350

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches The Promise of Happiness

Mr Jones Watches The Promise of Happiness is praised for its unique, multilayered design featuring a jumping-hour complication and a painted tiger with scrolling minutes. The 37mm polished case with distinctive lugs is noted as comfortable for smaller wrists, though the 15mm thickness is considered substantial. Owners highlight its distinctiveness within the brand's lineup, fulfilling a desire for a jump-hour complication. Overall, owners rate Mr Jones Watches The Promise of Happiness highly for its unique jumping-hour complication and distinctive design.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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