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Mr Jones Watches M1vsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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M1
Mr Jones WatchesM1
MSRP $195
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
M1
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
M140h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
M1
SBGD201100m
MSRP
M1$195
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
43mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches M1

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its unique, artistic design and consider it a fun, well-made conversation starter. Some owners find the time-reading challenging. One owner reported disappointment with the black stainless steel strap, but noted an 18mm leather strap fit well. Overall, owners appreciate the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its distinctive artistic appeal, though some find it difficult to read the time and consider the price high.

Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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