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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGJ249

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Beam me up! mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesBeam me up! mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGJ249
Grand SeikoSBGJ249
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Beam me up! mechanical40mm
SBGJ24939.5mm
Power Reserve
Beam me up! mechanical40h
SBGJ24955h
Water Resistance
Beam me up! mechanical
SBGJ24930m
MSRP
Beam me up! mechanical$750
SBGJ249$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S86
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$7,700

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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 SBGJ249

Grand Seiko SBGJ249 owners and reviewers widely praise its spectacular beauty, particularly the stunning wave dial that shifts color and exhibits an incredible texture. The watch is noted for its perfect proportions and "out of this world" finishing on the case, hands, and hour indices. It is powered by the Hi-Beat Caliber 9S86, a true GMT movement operating at 36,000vph. Accuracy is reported at -3 to +5 seconds per day, with one owner noting +3 seconds per day. The watch is offered at $6,800, which is considered outstanding value. A drawback flagged is its 3 bar water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 highly for its exceptional dial finishing and overall beauty at its price point.

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