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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsGrand Seiko SBGH349

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
SBGH349
Grand SeikoSBGH349
MSRP $7,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
SBGH34940mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
SBGH34955h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
SBGH349100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
SBGH349$7,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$7,800

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

Grand Seiko SBGH349

The Grand Seiko SBGH349 "Icefall" is widely praised for its stunning, deeply finished light blue dial, sharp case lines, and lightweight 40mm titanium construction. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its understated, over-engineered finishing and practical yet obsessive build, making it suitable for daily wear and special occasions. The 13mm thickness is noted to work well with the 40mm case size, softened by the titanium material. The watch houses the automatic hi-beat 9S85 movement, offering a 55-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m, with accuracy rated at +5 to -3 seconds per day. One reviewer notes that while the five-row bracelet is visually impressive, its clasp lacks micro-adjustability. The Grand Seiko SBGH349 is priced at $7,400 or €8,000. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH349 highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

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