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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoonvsGrand Seiko STGK031

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A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195
STGK031
Grand SeikoSTGK031
MSRP $6,600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
STGK03130mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
STGK03150h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless afternoon
STGK031100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless afternoon$195
STGK031$6,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
36.2mm
Lug Width
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S27
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$6,600

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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 STGK031

Grand Seiko STGK031 owners widely praise its subtle, light pink dial that shifts to appear white or silver depending on lighting, its refined 30mm case size, and its simple elegance. Some find the 30mm sizing perfect for wearability, with one owner noting it is ideal for those who find 38mm watches too large. The Zaratsu polishing is also a noted strength. However, the Calibre 9S27 movement has a 50-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of +8 to -3 seconds per day, which some consider modest for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko STGK031 highly for its versatile dial and refined 30mm case.

From video reviewers

The 50-hour power reserve of the Calibre 9S27 movement is a shared strength. The 36mm lug-to-lug measurement is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the premium feel of the polished stainless steel case and bracelet compared to Zaratsu polishing.

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