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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morningvsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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A perfectly useless morning
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless morning
MSRP $225
SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless morning
SBGH28140mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless morning40h
SBGH28155h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless morning
SBGH281100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless morning$225
SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$6,300

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning

Owners and reviewers praise Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning for its creative, original designs and novelty at an affordable price, with a unique time-telling mechanism. Some owners find the stretched lugs on the 37mm case design awkward on smaller wrists, while others note the lack of a seconds hand detracts from practicality. One reviewer found the Milanese bracelet too shiny but noted the watch's comfortable wear and ability to provoke thought. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning highly for its gorgeous appearance and attention to detail at the price.

Grand Seiko SBGH281

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 is lauded for its 44GS-style case, which exemplifies the brand's "Grammar of Design" with its sharp facets and broad case band, and its Hi-Beat 36000vph Caliber 9S85 movement, noted for an ultra-smooth second hand. Reviewers highlight the exceptional finishing, including Zaratsu polishing and hand-polished markers, as offering significant value at its €6,200 price point. The watch features an accuracy rating of +5/–3 seconds per day, a 55-hour power reserve, and 100-meter water resistance, all executed to Grand Seiko's high standards, and is limited to 1,500 pieces. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH281 highly for its iconic case design and superb finishing at its price.

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