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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanicalvsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $1,900

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
King Seiko KSK36.1mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
King Seiko KSK72h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
King Seiko KSK100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750
King Seiko KSK$1,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36.1mm
Thickness
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R51
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$1,900

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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.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

The King Seiko KSK is widely praised for its refined finishing, with owners and reviewers noting its sharp case, faceted lugs, and well-executed dial indices, often comparing its polishing favorably to Grand Seiko. Enthusiasts appreciate its slim, retro design, with some stating it wears smaller than its official size due to the cushion case and close-to-the-wrist feel. The use of the slimline Calibre 6L35 movement is seen as an upgrade, maintaining the watch's slender profile, though some owners express concern over the price point and the perceived value of the movement. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 to +7 seconds per day, while another notes +15/-10 seconds per day. Some owners have noted minor quality control issues such as misaligned screws or a burr on a hand. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the King Seiko KSK highly for its exceptional case and dial finishing at its price point.

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