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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
SLGA019
Grand SeikoSLGA019
MSRP $11,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
SLGA01940mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
SLGA019120h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
SLGA019100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
SLGA019$11,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
120h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$11,000

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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 SLGA019

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGA019 for its stunning "Minamo" dial, inspired by Lake Suwa, with its intricate texture and finishing. The Evolution 9 case, constructed from lightweight Grade 5 titanium, is lauded for its refinement and comfortable wearability. The 9RA2 Spring Drive movement is noted for exceptional accuracy, with one owner documenting a loss of only 0.5 seconds in a week. However, some criticism is directed at the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment and its pin-and-collar system, and the movement's finishing is described as somewhat plain. The retail price is also flagged as high. Overall, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SLGA019 is a highly refined and accurate watch, with its dial and comfortable titanium case being the primary reasons for its strong reception.

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