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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SLGA019

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The Accurate: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate: mechanical
MSRP $750
SLGA019
Grand SeikoSLGA019
MSRP $11,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Accurate: mechanical40mm
SLGA01940mm
Power Reserve
The Accurate: mechanical40h
SLGA019120h
Water Resistance
The Accurate: mechanical
SLGA019100m
MSRP
The Accurate: mechanical$750
SLGA019$11,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
120h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$11,000

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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 SLGA019

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGA019 for its stunning "Minamo" dial, inspired by Lake Suwa, with its intricate texture and finishing. The Evolution 9 case, constructed from lightweight Grade 5 titanium, is lauded for its refinement and comfortable wearability. The 9RA2 Spring Drive movement is noted for exceptional accuracy, with one owner documenting a loss of only 0.5 seconds in a week. However, some criticism is directed at the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment and its pin-and-collar system, and the movement's finishing is described as somewhat plain. The retail price is also flagged as high. Overall, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SLGA019 is a highly refined and accurate watch, with its dial and comfortable titanium case being the primary reasons for its strong reception.

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