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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SBGM245200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$6,100

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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