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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGE285

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Beam me up! mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesBeam me up! mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGE285
Grand SeikoSBGE285
MSRP $8,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Beam me up! mechanical40mm
SBGE28541mm
Power Reserve
Beam me up! mechanical40h
SBGE28572h
Water Resistance
Beam me up! mechanical
SBGE285100m
MSRP
Beam me up! mechanical$750
SBGE285$8,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$8,900

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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 SBGE285

The Grand Seiko SBGE285 is widely praised for its textured dial, high-intensity titanium case with Zaratsu polishing, and Evolution 9 design, which reviewers consider epitomizes modern Grand Seiko. Owners and reviewers highlight its refined yet sporty appearance and lightweight titanium construction, noting it wears smaller than its 41mm dimensions. The 9R66 Spring Drive movement is lauded for its precision, with accuracy reported at ±1 second per day. One owner notes the watch head shows no wear and there are no scratches on the back of the lugs, indicating excellent overall condition. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGE285 highly for its blend of sophisticated finishing, comfortable wearability, and precise Spring Drive GMT functionality.

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