Casio MQ-24vsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0032Q 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 SP0032Q Quartz at true scale

Söhne SP0032Q Quartz

Diameter

34.9mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

38.8mm

lowest

40mm

Thickness

7.8mm

lowest

7.9mm

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

MSRP

$30

lowest

$196

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VX3K

Case

7 specs
Diameter
34.9mm
37mm
Thickness
7.8mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.8mm
40mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Resin
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
WR
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
No
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VX3K
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$30
$196
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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 SP0032Q Quartz

Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0032Q Quartz owners praise its thin profile, attributed to the quartz movement, and its solid construction with no sharp edges. One owner describes the quartz chronograph as "baller," appreciating its weighty feel and acceptable finishing for the price. The watch is noted as a Nautilus homage and is available on AliExpress. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0032Q Quartz well for its value and pleasing thinness at the price point.