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Mr Jones Watches Sun and MoonvsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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Sun and Moon
Mr Jones WatchesSun and Moon
MSRP $225
SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sun and Moon46mm
SBGH28140mm
Power Reserve
Sun and Moon40h
SBGH28155h
Water Resistance
Sun and Moon50m
SBGH281100m
MSRP
Sun and Moon$225
SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
9S85
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$6,300

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Sun and Moon

Mr Jones Watches Sun and Moon is praised for its unique, minimalist dial featuring sun and moon hour indicators, considered a quirky addition to a collection. Reviewers note its 37mm steel case and Swiss Ronda quartz movement, with some finding the size a bit small. The brand offers artist-collaborative watches at reasonable prices. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Mr Jones Watches Sun and Moon for its distinctive dial design and quirky artistic appeal.

Grand Seiko SBGH281

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 is lauded for its 44GS-style case, which exemplifies the brand's "Grammar of Design" with its sharp facets and broad case band, and its Hi-Beat 36000vph Caliber 9S85 movement, noted for an ultra-smooth second hand. Reviewers highlight the exceptional finishing, including Zaratsu polishing and hand-polished markers, as offering significant value at its €6,200 price point. The watch features an accuracy rating of +5/–3 seconds per day, a 55-hour power reserve, and 100-meter water resistance, all executed to Grand Seiko's high standards, and is limited to 1,500 pieces. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH281 highly for its iconic case design and superb finishing at its price.

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