Which is cheaper, the Helgray Brigadier Automatic or the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0030Q Quartz?

At MSRP the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0030Q Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $168, against $199 for the Helgray Brigadier Automatic — a $31 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Brigadier Automatic or the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0030Q Quartz?

The Helgray Brigadier Automatic wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0030Q Quartz — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Brigadier Automatic or the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0030Q Quartz?

The Helgray Brigadier Automatic is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0030Q Quartz.

What movement does the Helgray Brigadier Automatic run compared to the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0030Q Quartz?

The Helgray Brigadier Automatic runs a automatic caliber, while the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0030Q Quartz runs a quartz (Miyota 6P24).

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Helgray Brigadier Automatic

MSRP $199

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The measurements

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Brigadier Automatic

Specht & Söhne SP0030Q Quartz

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

n/a

40mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

11mm

9.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$199

$168

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Automatic

Miyota 6P24

Spec

Brigadier Automatic

Specht & Söhne SP0030Q Quartz

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

11mm

9.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

40mm

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

n/a

Lume

None

Dial and Hands

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

n/a

Miyota 6P24

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$199

$168

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