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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanicalvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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Beam me up! mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesBeam me up! mechanical
MSRP $750
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Beam me up! mechanical40mm
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
Beam me up! mechanical40h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
Beam me up! mechanical
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
Beam me up! mechanical$750
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
40mm
28mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
33.1mm
Lug Width
14mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2R06
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$315

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

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