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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGW281

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Beam me up! mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesBeam me up! mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGW281
Grand SeikoSBGW281
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Beam me up! mechanical40mm
SBGW28137.3mm
Power Reserve
Beam me up! mechanical40h
SBGW28172h
Water Resistance
Beam me up! mechanical
SBGW28130m
MSRP
Beam me up! mechanical$750
SBGW281$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37.3mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$4,900

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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 SBGW281

Grand Seiko SBGW281 owners and reviewers alike praise its classic 37mm size and timeless, no-bezel design, with enthusiasts calling these manual-wind models "perfect Grand Seikos" for their thin profile, accessible price, and dial symmetry. The champagne dial is noted for its evocative, melting snow aesthetic, complemented by a gold seconds hand and a box crystal. The winding action is described as exceptionally smooth with satisfying clicky feedback, and the lug-to-lug measurement is approximately 45mm. This timepiece is splash resistant and retails for US$4,800. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGW281 for its elegant proportions and refined dial presentation.

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