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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
SBGM245200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$6,100

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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 SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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