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Mr Jones Watches K9vsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches K9

Owners widely report the Mr Jones Watches K9 is a fun, quirky, and unique artistic piece that serves as a conversation starter, with some noting reliable movements and solid customer support. However, some owners found the build quality lacking, reporting issues with misaligned hands and needing to return their watches multiple times, while others find them difficult to read and question the value at full price. On balance, owners view the Mr Jones Watches K9 as a well-made artistic statement, with its unique design being the primary draw despite potential readability and build quality concerns.

Seiko Essentials Automatic

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its attractive design and value, with one owner calling the green sunray dial beautiful and reliable after a year. Some users find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
K9
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Power Reserve
K9
Essentials Automatic41h
Water Resistance
K9
Essentials Automatic100m
MSRP
K9$225
Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
41.2mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Limited edition

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$315
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