Let’s face it: most traditional watches can be a bit boring. The horological world is completely flooded with ultra-serious dive watches and minimalist dress pieces that tell the time perfectly fine but completely lack any real personality or sense of fun.
If you are looking to inject a healthy dose of rebellious energy, striking color, and pure British pop-culture nostalgia into your everyday carry setup, the creative crew at Mr Jones Watches have officially answered the call.
Launching today, Friday 29th May 2026, the independent British watchmaker has joined forces with the ultimate mischief-makers at Beano to unleash an incredible limited-edition timepiece.
Crafted to celebrate a monumental milestone—Dennis the Menace turning 10 for the 75th time—this watch is a brilliant reminder that growing up can definitely wait.
Comic Strip Magic On The Wrist
The design of this timepiece looks as though it has leapt straight off the pages of a vintage comic book and landed directly onto your wrist. True to Mr Jones Watches’ signature ethos, you won’t find any conventional watch hands here.
Instead, the dial captures a chaotic, iconic scene where a poorly placed banana skin has sent our favorite childhood troublemakers flying through the air.
As they tumble in a perpetual circle across the dial, their airborne antics handily display the time. A red-and-black clad Dennis stretches out his arm to point out the minutes, while his faithful hound Gnasher—furiously straining to catch a flying sausage—points directly to the hours. It is an incredibly clever, dynamic layout that transforms checking the time from a mundane chore into a genuine moment of joy.
London-Made Horology With A Radical Edge
Ringing in at a highly reasonable £225, this watch isn’t just a nostalgic gimmick; it is a serious piece of independent British craftsmanship. Unlike mass-produced alternatives, Mr Jones handles all of the printing and assembly by hand right in their London workshops.
The watch is housed in a beautifully proportioned 37mm stainless steel case with a lug-to-lug height of 46mm, making it an incredibly versatile daily wear option that sits perfectly on the wrist.
Protecting the chaotic comic scene is a premium, scratch-resistant sapphire glass crystal, while a dependable single-jewel quartz mechanism keeps the tumbling duo perfectly on schedule.
The attention to detail extends all the way to the strap, featuring a rugged 18mm black leather band accented with striking red stitching that perfectly mirrors Dennis’s iconic striped jumper. With 5ATM of water resistance, this £225 piece of kit is built to survive your own daily misadventures with ease.
A Limited-Edition Celebration of Mischief
“Beano is a true British institution, loved by generations of kids… we wanted to create something outstanding that captures the spirit of Dennis and Gnasher.” — Crispin Jones, Founder
If you are looking to secure this magnificent slice of comic book history for your own collection, you will need to act fast. The watch is strictly limited to just 750 pieces worldwide and is available exclusively through Mr Jones Watches.
To keep the 2026 “Year of Mischief” celebrations rolling, the brand is hosting a massive birthday bash for Dennis at their flagship Covent Garden retail store on Saturday 6th June.
Legendary Beano illustrator Nigel Parkinson will even be in attendance, drawing visitors in his classic comic style. For anyone who believes that adulthood is highly overrated, this limited-edition drop is the ultimate addition to your gear rotation.
