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Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoonvsGrand Seiko SBGR299

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Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesRemixed A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $145
SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
SBGR29942mm
Power Reserve
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon40h
SBGR29972h
Water Resistance
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon
SBGR299100m
MSRP
Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon$145
SBGR299$4,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
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
$145
$4,300

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon

Owners widely praise Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon for its whimsical, art-piece design, lightweight comfort, and 38mm size, with some finding its quality commensurate with its sub-$300 price. The unconventional time-telling is noted as unintuitive but surprisingly not difficult to read, making it a fun conversation starter. Some owners report issues with the hour hand alignment and find the straps undesirable or the plug near 9 o'clock feels cheap, and a few question the overall build quality and 50m water resistance. Overall, owners rate Mr Jones Watches Remixed A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its unique dial design and refreshing aesthetic at a reasonable price.

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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