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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.6mm
Thickness
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6L35
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$3,300

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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.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

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