Casio MQ-24vsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0011 Quartz

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Casio MQ-24 at true scale

MQ-24

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0011 Quartz at true scale

Söhne SP0011 Quartz

Diameter

34.9mm

34mm

Lug-to-Lug

38.8mm

lowest

45mm

Thickness

7.8mm

lowest

8.6mm

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

MSRP

$30

lowest

$134

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VH31

Case

7 specs
Diameter
34.9mm
34mm
Thickness
7.8mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.8mm
45mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Resin
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
WR
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
No
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
None
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VH31
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$30
$134
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Casio MQ-24

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.

From video reviewers

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.

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0011 Quartz

Owners widely praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0011 Quartz for its thin profile, a direct benefit of its Seiko VH31 quartz movement, and its attractive appearance. The watch is considered well-made for its price, with acceptable finishing and no sharp edges, though one owner noted tight bracelet pins. Some users find the "blingy" aesthetic appealing, while others dislike the "Geneva" text on automatic versions or the dust-attracting strap on the quartz model, which also experiences a day change at 10 PM. On balance, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0011 Quartz highly for its thinness and value, satisfying the desire for a specific style at a low price point.