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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SBGP015200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$3,800

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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 SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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