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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SLGB023

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SLGB02340.8mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SLGB02372h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SLGB023300m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SLGB023$12,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB1
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$12,400

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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 SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

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