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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGA293

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Beam me up! mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesBeam me up! mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Beam me up! mechanical40mm
SBGA29340.2mm
Power Reserve
Beam me up! mechanical40h
SBGA29372h
Water Resistance
Beam me up! mechanical
SBGA293100m
MSRP
Beam me up! mechanical$750
SBGA293$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$5,200

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical for its fun, unique, and conversation-starting design, with many appreciating its art value and the handmade production. Some owners specifically enjoy the blue dial and brown strap combination. However, legibility can be an issue due to the unique dial layout, and some commenters dislike the case and lugs, with a few finding the lugs long. One owner notes that sun exposure may affect the accuracy of the plastic discs. Overall, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical highly for its unique artistic design and conversation-starting appeal.

Grand Seiko SBGA293

Grand Seiko SBGA293 owners praise its light cream dial and exceptionally well-finished markers and hands. The Spring Drive movement is highlighted as a special feature, offering high accuracy and a blend of jewelry and technology, though the rotor can be audible. Some owners find the case size a concern for formal wear, while others consider it not particularly thick and appreciate the Spring Drive's unique horology, accuracy, and reliability. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA293 highly for its unique Spring Drive movement and refined dial and hand finishing.

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