An Intergalactic Showdown for your Wrist: The Mr Jones Monster Melter 3000 Watch

In a world awash with minimalist, frankly monotonous, timepieces, there are moments when a watch comes along that simply refuses to be ignored.

Here at Coolector HQ, we’re always on the hunt for accessories that do more than just tell the time; they tell a story. And frankly, we’ve rarely seen a story as vibrant, chaotic, and utterly brilliant as the one playing out on the dial of the Mr Jones Monster Melter 3000 Watch.

This is not just a watch; it’s a miniature B-movie epic, a blast of pure, unadulterated sci-fi fun that injects a much-needed dose of character into the everyday. Forget subtle nods and quiet design cues; this is a full-throated declaration of individuality for your wrist.

The mastermind behind this cosmic clash is the supremely talented artist and character designer, Onorio D’Epiro. Drawing on a childhood fascination with special effects and a deep love for classic sci-fi cinema, D’Epiro has created a narrative masterpiece.

The watch face is a scene of pure pulp action: a heroic spaceman, armed with a powerful ray gun, is locked in a desperate struggle against a terrifying, multi-tentacled, man-eating alien. The design is rendered in vivid, lurid neon pigments that practically leap off the dial, perfectly capturing the otherworldly origin of the monstrous foe and the high-stakes drama of the confrontation.

Will our hero prevail? The watch leaves that tantalising question hanging in the balance, making you a spectator to this timeless battle every time you check the hour.

Of course, a watch this creative demands an equally inventive way of telling the time. Mr Jones Watches has a stellar reputation for unconventional time-telling, and the Monster Melter 3000 is a prime example. You won’t find traditional hands here.

Instead, the position of the spaceman’s deadly ray gun points to the minutes, constantly shifting as he takes aim at his foe. The hour, in a wonderfully gruesome twist, is indicated by the monster’s own severed tentacle, a testament to the ferocity of the ongoing fight. It’s a playful, clever, and perfectly integrated system that elevates the watch from a simple accessory to an interactive piece of art.

Onorio D’Epiro’s pedigree in character design shines through. After studying Model Design and Special Effects, he found a following in the world of designer art toys with his collectable “Justrobots” series. His work has been exhibited in prestigious institutions from the V&A in London to The Pictoplasma Portrait Gallery in Berlin, lending serious artistic credibility to this playful piece.

For the rather reasonable price of £195, you’re not just buying a watch, but a piece of D’Epiro’s imaginative universe. The build quality lives up to the design, too. The medium, unisex-sized case is forged from robust 316L stainless steel and topped with hard-wearing sapphire glass.

It’s powered by a reliable single jewel quartz mechanism and, fittingly for an interplanetary battle, it’s waterproof to 5ATM. Secured with a stylish 18mm silver stainless steel strap and backed by a 12-month warranty, it’s built for adventures both on Earth and beyond.