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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750

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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 SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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