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Mr Jones Watches Sun and MoonvsSeiko Astron

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Sun and Moon
Mr Jones WatchesSun and Moon
MSRP $225
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sun and Moon46mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Sun and Moon40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Sun and Moon50m
Astron100m
MSRP
Sun and Moon$225
Astron$2,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
3X62
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$2,400

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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.

Seiko Astron

The Seiko Astron is widely praised for its advanced time-telling technology, including GPS and radio wave synchronization, and its self-sufficient solar-powered quartz movement. Owners appreciate the detailed and high-contrast dials, comfortable and lightweight titanium builds, and well-finished cases and bracelets. Some users report excellent accuracy, with one noting +/- 15 seconds per month, while another finds the autonomous movement's accuracy of 1/2 second per day acceptable due to easy correction via GPS sync. However, the Seiko Astron's price point is frequently cited as a drawback, with some finding it high for a quartz watch, particularly when compared to luxury or mechanical alternatives. Specific criticisms include manual DST implementation, the need for outdoor sync, sparse lume, and a minute hand that sits slightly off on one model, with accuracy of +13 sec/month being disappointing for its cost on another.

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