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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGX355

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGX355
Grand SeikoSBGX355
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SBGX35537mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SBGX35540h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SBGX355100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SBGX355$4,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
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
$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 SBGX355

The Grand Seiko SBGX355 is widely praised for its beautiful dial, excellent finishing, and perfect 37mm size. Owners report unparalleled accuracy from the 9F62 quartz movement, rated to within 10 seconds per year. The high-intensity titanium case and 100m water resistance are noted features. Some consider the SBGX355 a "baby Snowflake" and a more accessible alternative to other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGX355 highly for its iconic Snowflake dial and exceptional quartz accuracy in a wearable 37mm case.

From video reviewers

The titanium case finishing is a significant strength. The deployant clasp is noted as prone to rattle. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size for everyday wear.

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