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Mr Jones Watches The Promise of HappinessvsSpinnaker Hull

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The Promise of Happiness
Mr Jones WatchesThe Promise of Happiness
MSRP $275
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Promise of Happiness
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
The Promise of Happiness40h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
The Promise of Happiness
Hull100m
MSRP
The Promise of Happiness$275
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Volcanic Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$275
$159

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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 Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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