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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
SBGW25730m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$38,000

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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 SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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