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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SBGZ01140mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SBGZ01184h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SBGZ01130m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Thickness
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$84,000

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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 SBGZ011

Grand Seiko SBGZ011 owners widely praise its in-person beauty and the finest Zaratsu polishing, noting that photos do not capture its artistry. Some owners find the framed logo and lettering detract from the dial's balance, and a few describe the watch as too flashy or "bling" for their taste, with one owner feeling its design deviates from Grand Seiko's ethos. The strap is also widely disliked. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 highly for its stunning Zaratsu polishing and unique, beautiful in-person presence, despite some finding it overly flashy.

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