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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morningvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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A perfectly useless morning
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless morning
MSRP $225
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless morning
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless morning40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless morning
SBGR26130m
MSRP
A perfectly useless morning$225
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
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
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$4,900

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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 SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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