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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
SBGR26130m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$4,900

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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 SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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