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Mr Jones Watches KingvsGrand Seiko SBGR299

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King
Mr Jones WatchesKing
MSRP $295
SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King
SBGR29942mm
Power Reserve
King40h
SBGR29972h
Water Resistance
King
SBGR299100m
MSRP
King$295
SBGR299$4,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
21mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S61
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$4,300

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches King

The Mr Jones Watches King is widely praised for its imaginative and unconventional design, with owners appreciating its unique playing card dial that tells time unconventionally. Some owners find the time-telling easy to adjust to, while others note difficulty, particularly in poor light. One owner swapped the mesh bracelet for a red leather strap to enhance its flair. The Mr Jones Watches King is considered an inexpensive timepiece for those who appreciate unconventional aesthetics. On balance, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches King highly for its fun, creative, and unconventional design at an accessible price point.

Grand Seiko SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

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