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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
SBGA481200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$11,100

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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