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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morningvsGrand Seiko SBGR321

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A perfectly useless morning
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless morning
MSRP $225
SBGR321
Grand SeikoSBGR321
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless morning
SBGR32140mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless morning40h
SBGR32172h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless morning
SBGR321100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless morning$225
SBGR321$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

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
$5,200

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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 SBGR321

Grand Seiko SBGR321 owners and reviewers widely praise its attractive design, compelling dimensions, and robust movement. The watch features sharp case lines with contrasting brushing and polishing, a 40mm steel case that provides presence without bulk, and 100m water resistance. Its sunburst blue dial, inspired by the dawn sky over Mount Iwate, showcases Grand Seiko's signature finishing on applied markers and hands, with a red-tipped seconds hand. The 9S65 automatic movement is noted for its precision, running within specifications, with one source reporting a +5 to -3 seconds a day rate and a 3-day power reserve. A blue rotor with a crimson rim, also inspired by Mount Iwate, is visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGR321 highly for its exceptional finishing and compelling blue dial design at its price point.

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