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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsGrand Seiko SBGV245

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
SBGV245
Grand SeikoSBGV245
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
SBGV24540mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
SBGV24540h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
SBGV245200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
SBGV245$3,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.1mm
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
9F82
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$3,000

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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 SBGV245

Grand Seiko SBGV245 owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing with mixed polishing and brushing, faceted indices, sharp hands, and matte dial, noting its robust tool-watch specifications including 200m water resistance, anti-magnetism, and Lumibrite. The 9F82 quartz movement is lauded for its precision, accurate to +/- 10 seconds per year, offering a refined, set-it-and-forget-it experience with carefree maintenance. Some owners report the Zaratsu polished surfaces and sharp bezel are prone to dings and scratches, and one notes the second hand does not perfectly align with the markers. This JDM-exclusive Grand Seiko SBGV245 is rarely available and commands a high price even on the resale market. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV245 highly for its exceptional finishing and technical innovation at a competitive price point.

From video reviewers

The 9F Quartz movement is a high-precision quartz movement with a 50-year lifespan. The watch's exceptional finishing is another level, with reviewers praising its high-quality craftsmanship. The watch's lug width of 20mm might be a drawback for those with smaller wrists or limited strap options, and the lume brightness is somewhat lacking.

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