Autran & Viala Plano SvsCasio MQ-24
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Measurements
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Plano S
MQ-24
Diameter
28mm
34.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
38.8mm
Thickness
6.4mm
lowest
7.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
n/a
MSRP
n/a
$30
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Autran & Viala Plano S is praised for its Bauhaus design, stepped dial, slim lugs, and a comfortable 7mm thin case. Owners note the dial has a creaminess rather than being pure white, and some report surface hardening to 1200 Vickers is available. One user noted a crooked black dial and another questioned the quality of the PVD mesh bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Autran & Viala Plano S highly for its Bauhaus design and comfortable, thin case.
Owners widely praise the Casio MQ-24 for its extreme affordability, comfortable and lightweight wear, excellent legibility, and minimalistic design. Many appreciate its near-silent operation and find it to be a reliable and accurate timepiece, with one owner reporting theirs lasted nearly a decade. Some owners note the lack of a date complication and an uninspiring crown action as downsides. Overall, owners rate the Casio MQ-24 highly for its value and core time-telling functionality.
The Casio MQ-24's minimalist dial design offers exceptional legibility. The resin case scratches easily. Reviewers disagreed on the accuracy of the quartz movement.
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