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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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The Accurate: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate: mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Accurate: mechanical40mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
The Accurate: mechanical40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
The Accurate: mechanical
SBGR26130m
MSRP
The Accurate: mechanical$750
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
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
9S65
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 The Accurate: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical is widely seen as a joy-bringing, eye-catching timepiece with a unique dial message. Owners report it's not a gimmick and brings happiness with every glance, with one noting it runs at standard time with 1 second equaling 1 second. However, some find its case design unappealing and not the most comfortable, while a reviewer noted visible dust specs on the mirrored dial. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical for its unique, happiness-inducing dial and its non-gimmicky mechanical execution.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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