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

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Golden Hour
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
The Golden Hour40h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Water Resistance
The Golden Hour
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
MSRP
The Golden Hour$795
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

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
$1,650

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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” Urushi Lacquer Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its stunning, inky black urushi lacquer dial, noting its deep visual depth and soft sheen with gold accents or Roman numerals. The 40.2mm stainless steel case, rated for 100 meters of water resistance, is considered classy and elegant, with one owner appreciating the interplay of light on the dial's textured hands and glossy second hand. The 72-hour power reserve of the 6R5H or 6R54 movement is a consistent highlight, and the accessible price point is frequently mentioned. Some owners note visible pores on the white logo and Roman numerals, and visible scratches from polishing in bright light, while one reviewer flags the GMT function's dial setting as slightly wonky. Accuracy is rated at +25 to -15 seconds per day by multiple sources.

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