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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morningvsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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A perfectly useless morning
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless morning
MSRP $225
SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless morning
SBGM22139.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless morning40h
SBGM22172h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless morning
SBGM22130m
MSRP
A perfectly useless morning$225
SBGM221$5,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
Thickness
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Lug Width
19mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$5,400

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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 SBGM221

Grand Seiko SBGM221 is widely praised for its exceptional dial finish, highly polished hands and indices, and elegant design. Owners consistently highlight the stunning craftsmanship, with specific mention of the up to 11 hand-polished facets on its rectangular markers. The reliable 9S66 movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and true GMT functionality, tested beyond Chronometer specifications. Some enthusiasts desire a bidirectional 24-hour bezel, which the Grand Seiko SBGM221 lacks, and its 13.7mm thickness and 19mm lug width are noted as potential limitations. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGM221 highly for its exquisite finishing and elegant, comfortable design.

From video reviewers

The SBGM221 is praised for its value within the Grand Seiko lineup. The lug width is cited as a weakness.

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