Casio EFV-650DvsSpecht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0027Q Quartz

Owners widely praise the Casio EFV-650D for its value, costing less than half of comparable models and including illumination. The chronograph layout is noted as different from typical chronographs, which some find affects the user experience despite an attractive look. The 43.5mm case size is considered intimidating by some for smaller wrists, with one owner questioning its suitability as a first chronograph. One owner finds the watch "sick" and is considering upgrading the mineral crystal to sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Casio EFV-650D highly for its value and illumination, despite some reservations about its chronograph layout and case size.

Owners widely appreciate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0027Q Quartz for its aquanaut-style design and solid construction, noting its weighty feel and acceptable finishing for the price. Reviewers and owners alike praise the quartz version for its thinness, with one owner finding it sufficiently good for its price. Some owners report significant delays in shipping and issues with customer service. On balance, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0027Q Quartz highly for its value and design, particularly appreciating the thinness of the quartz model.