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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SBGY011100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$8,800

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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 SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

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