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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanicalvsGrand Seiko SLGC001

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Beam me up! mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesBeam me up! mechanical
MSRP $750
SLGC001
Grand SeikoSLGC001
MSRP $14,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Beam me up! mechanical40mm
SLGC00143.2mm
Power Reserve
Beam me up! mechanical40h
SLGC00172h
Water Resistance
Beam me up! mechanical
SLGC001100m
MSRP
Beam me up! mechanical$750
SLGC001$14,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
43.2mm
Thickness
15.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
Lug Width
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9SC5
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$14,700

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical for its fun, unique, and conversation-starting design, with many appreciating its art value and the handmade production. Some owners specifically enjoy the blue dial and brown strap combination. However, legibility can be an issue due to the unique dial layout, and some commenters dislike the case and lugs, with a few finding the lugs long. One owner notes that sun exposure may affect the accuracy of the plastic discs. Overall, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical highly for its unique artistic design and conversation-starting appeal.

Grand Seiko SLGC001

The Grand Seiko SLGC001 is praised for its high-tech titanium construction and 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the new 9SC5 movement, a 5Hz caliber with a +5 to -3 seconds per day accuracy rating. The watch features a balanced tri-compax dial and 100m water resistance. However, its 43.2mm width and 15.3mm thickness are described as bulky, and some find its styling less distinctive than previous models. On balance, reviewers highlight the technical achievement of Grand Seiko's first mechanical chronograph, despite its substantial dimensions.

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