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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 $2,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
King Seiko KSK38.3mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
King Seiko KSK72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
King Seiko KSK100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
King Seiko KSK$2,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.3mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,000

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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's sharp, faceted case design and harmonious mid-century aesthetic. Its compact 38.1mm or 37mm size and slim 10.7mm thickness are noted as highly wearable. However, accuracy is a point of contention, with one reviewer reporting a wide range of +25 to -15 seconds per day for the 6R31 movement, while others criticize the standard 6R movement as too thick and a departure from the brand's history. Water resistance is consistently cited as limited to 50 meters, and one owner reported misaligned screws on the caseback and clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK appealing for its design and wearability, though the movement choice and accuracy are significant drawbacks for some.

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