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Mr Jones Watches The AccuratevsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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The Accurate
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate
MSRP $195
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Accurate
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
The Accurate40h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
The Accurate
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
The Accurate$195
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2R06
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$315

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate is noted for its unique dial featuring the "Remember you will die" message, which some find legible but prone to showing dust specs. The 45mm case size is considered suitable for modern wearers, though the watch's message may be polarizing. On balance, reviewers acknowledge the watch's distinctive artistic approach and the Miyota 9015 movement, but its legibility and polarizing message are points of consideration.

From video reviewers

The watch's enduring popularity and its status as a consistent top seller are frequently mentioned. The lack of lume is a notable drawback, especially considering the price.

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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