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Mr Jones Watches The Golden HourvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

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The Golden Hour
Mr Jones WatchesThe Golden Hour
MSRP $795

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Golden Hour
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
The Golden Hour40h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
The Golden Hour
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial100m
MSRP
The Golden Hour$795
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial$1,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40.2mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R5H
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$1,400

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour

Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour is widely praised for its mesmerizing, garden-inspired dial and quality construction, with reviewers noting its artistic and visually rich design. Owners report the watch does not feel cheap despite its price point, and its originality is a key selling point. However, legibility can be challenging due to the unique time display, with indicators sometimes obscured by the bee's wings. Some owners find the small crown difficult to grip, and one noted the 45mm case wore too large for their wrist. The strap is also cited as an area that could be improved. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour highly for its unique artistic design and quality dial production at its price.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial for its high-quality, handcrafted enamel dials, with specific commendations for the depth and subtle gloss of urushi lacquer and the excellent legibility of minimalistic markers and contrasting hands. The watches are frequently cited as offering significant value, with one reviewer noting the SPB163 as a great value at €1,300, and another highlighting the series' impressive 100M water resistance and Japanese design inspiration at $1,300 USD. However, the 12.4mm to 12.8mm thickness is noted by multiple sources as a potential area for improvement, with a preference for under 12mm, and one owner dislikes the date window. Accuracy figures for the 6R27 movement range from -15 to +25 seconds per day, and its power reserve is closer to 35-40 hours than the advertised 45 hours.

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