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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morningvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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A perfectly useless morning
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless morning
MSRP $225
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A perfectly useless morning
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
A perfectly useless morning40h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
A perfectly useless morning
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
A perfectly useless morning$225
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Sport
Diameter
28mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
33.1mm
Lug Width
14mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2R06
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$315

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

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