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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGA293

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SBGA29340.2mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SBGA29372h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SBGA293100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SBGA293$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$5,200

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

Grand Seiko SBGA293

Grand Seiko SBGA293 owners praise its light cream dial and exceptionally well-finished markers and hands. The Spring Drive movement is highlighted as a special feature, offering high accuracy and a blend of jewelry and technology, though the rotor can be audible. Some owners find the case size a concern for formal wear, while others consider it not particularly thick and appreciate the Spring Drive's unique horology, accuracy, and reliability. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA293 highly for its unique Spring Drive movement and refined dial and hand finishing.

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