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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsGrand Seiko STGF359

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
STGF35928.9mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
STGF35940h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
STGF359100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
28.9mm
Thickness
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
35.4mm
Lug Width
14mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
4J52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$2,600

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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 STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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