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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
SLGW00730m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.6mm
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$10,000

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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 SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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