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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsGrand Seiko SBGY002

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
SBGY002
Grand SeikoSBGY002
MSRP $30,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
SBGY00238.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
SBGY00272h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
SBGY00230m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
SBGY002$30,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$30,000

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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 SBGY002

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGY002 for its impeccable design, finishing, and attention to detail, highlighting its slender 38.5mm case and thin profile for comfortable wear. The Spring Drive movement, calibre 9R31, is noted for its accuracy within one second per day and a 72-hour power reserve, with one owner appreciating the movement's finishing and the watch's overall class and simplicity, preferring the power reserve indicator on the case back. The Snowflake dial's appearance changes with light, often appearing less yellow than expected, and a matte blue strap can make the SBGY002 more casual for daily wear, complementing the seconds hand. The Grand Seiko SBGY002 is considered a home run for its combination of iconic dial and dress case, though its yellow gold construction and price point position it differently than steel alternatives.

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