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Model Name:
Mr Jones Ricochet
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Reference:
Ricochet
Price ($)
$
410
Country:
UK
A.I. Rating
6.8
Crowd Rating:
936
Watch Description
Get lost in time with the Ricochet watch.
Ricochet is inspired by the world of the pinball arcade and was designed for us by Ryan Claytor.
The three metallic robots, engrossed in the action of the pinball machine were each gilded by hand in a different metallic foil palladium, 20ct. citron gold and 22ct. rose gold).
The scoreboard of the game displays the hours and minutes.
This watch has a jump hour movement, so you'll need to watch closely to see the hour change - blink and you'll miss it!
Ryan, who has a deep love for pinball, considers the links between the game and time:
“Pinball is essentially a game of timing: flip a fraction of a second too soon or too late and you'll miss your intended target.
In its more transcendent moments though, a game of pinball can almost mystically remove the player from any concept of time.
When engrossed in a game where shots are being hit, progress being made and previously locked achievements are realized, pinball has the capacity to transport the player out of time entirely.
Rest assured, though, that "Ricochet" will be a faithful temporal reminder once you resurface from this engrossing experience!”
Ricochet was a real labour of love to produce, each watch representing many hours of work.
The individual colours in the design were printed one by one, the metal foils were applied by hand, cleaned and backed with a varnish for protection.
The watches were then assembled and tested by our small team in our London workshop.
Product Link:
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46
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11
50
Steel - 316L
Round
Sapphire
Automatic
ST1721
0
A.I. Watch Review:
# Mr Jones Ricochet Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Mr Jones Ricochet is a whimsical avant-garde statement watch blending art and horology, featuring a captivating jumping hour mechanism where silver nickel balls ricochet between 12 magnetic pins to indicate the hour alongside a central minutes hand on a textured black dial, powered by a Swiss-made quartz movement offering around 42 months of battery life, ideal for creative collectors and design aficionados seeking a conversation-starting piece over traditional tool watch functionality.
## Overall Watch Rating: 6.6/10.0
**Dials & Design Metric (9.7/10.0)** - The ricochet jumping hour display delivers unparalleled originality and visual intrigue, surpassing even the artistic flair of typical microbrand experiments like those from Anoma.
**Material Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Solid 316L stainless steel construction with AR-coated sapphire crystal and refined brushing rivals entry-level luxury divers from Oris in build quality.
**Complications Metric (7.8/10.0)** - The innovative jumping hour execution provides clever functionality that echoes the mechanical charm of more expensive independent watches like those from Hajime Asaoka.
**History & Innovation Metric (7.2/10.0)** - Mr Jones' short but bold legacy of artist collaborations and novel mechanisms stands out like early Nomos in pushing creative boundaries within accessible pricing.
**Brand Metric (6.5/10.0)** - As a high-premium microbrand with enthusiast appeal and low production, it matches the cult following of brands like Nomadic or Baltic.
**Versatility Metric (6.3/10.0)** - Suitable for casual and office wear as a statement piece, though limited water resistance curbs adventure use compared to Seiko divers.
**Movement Metric (6.0/10.0)** - The customized Swiss quartz jumping hour module offers reliability and uniqueness akin to Ronda-powered fashion-forward pieces from Uniform Wares.
**Rarity Metric (5.4/10.0)** - Limited to 1,000 pieces at its price point, it holds moderate scarcity similar to many limited microbrand releases on Chrono24.
**Cohesiveness Metric (5.0/10.0)** - The singular design aligns well with Mr Jones' artistic ethos but lacks broader collection depth seen in established independents.
**Functions Metric (3.2/10.0)** - Basic time-only display falls short of multifunction peers like the Casio Oceanus in everyday utility.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.0
## WM Collector Grade: C
## Performance Insights: Excels in design innovation and material execution but underwhelmed by limited functions and modest versatility, offering artistic value below its implied price benchmark.
## TPS Interpretation: Modest Value: The watch shines with unique aesthetics and build but delivers basic quartz performance at a price better suited to mechanical alternatives.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
