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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGH368
Grand SeikoSBGH368
MSRP $32,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SBGH36838mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SBGH36855h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SBGH368100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SBGH368$32,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$32,800

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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 SBGH368

The Grand Seiko SBGH368 is praised for its aggressive styling and textured copper-pink dial, inspired by cherry blossoms. Reviewers highlight its 38mm 18k rose gold 62GS case, featuring Zaratsu polishing, as a standout element. The watch is powered by the Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement, which is regulated to -3/+5 seconds per day and offers a 55-hour power reserve. It also features 100m water resistance. One reviewer notes that the brown crocodile strap, while handsome, would ideally be replaced with a water-resistant option given the watch's 100m water resistance. There is also a question raised about whether a movement with a longer power reserve could have been utilized. The Grand Seiko SBGH368 retails for $31,200. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SBGH368 a favorite gold-cased Grand Seiko, with its rose gold case and cherry blossom dial described as an exceptional combination.

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