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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGX353
Grand SeikoSBGX353
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SBGX35340h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SBGX35330m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F61
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$4,100

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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 SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

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