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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SBGX261100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F62
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,700

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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 SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

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