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Mr Jones Watches RicochetvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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Ricochet
Mr Jones WatchesRicochet
MSRP $295
Essentials Automatic
SeikoEssentials Automatic
MSRP $315
What people say

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Mr Jones Watches Ricochet

Mr Jones Watches Ricochet is celebrated for its unique art style and conversational appeal, featuring a gold-leaf foiling technique and a jumping hour display. Owners note that reading the time can be a petite experience due to the small display size and the 5-minute increment minute hand can be imprecise for exact time-telling. The TY2709 movement is not known for reliability, though the brand offers good warranty support. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate Mr Jones Watches Ricochet as a fun, visually compelling art piece with conversational appeal.

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
Ricochet45mm
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Power Reserve
Ricochet40h
Essentials Automatic41h
Water Resistance
Ricochet
Essentials Automatic100m
MSRP
Ricochet$295
Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
45mm
41.2mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$315
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