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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsGrand Seiko SLGA015

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
SLGA01543.8mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
SLGA015120h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
SLGA015200m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43.8mm
Thickness
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
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
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
120h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$12,600

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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 SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

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