Casio MQ-24vsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0033Q Quartz
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Measurements
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MQ-24
Söhne SP0033Q Quartz
Diameter
34.9mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.8mm
lowest
40.5mm
Thickness
7.8mm
lowest
8.9mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m
MSRP
$30
lowest
$122
Movement
Quartz
Seiko VH31
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Owners widely praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0033Q Quartz for its weighty, well-made feel and acceptable finishing for the price, noting its thin profile due to the quartz movement. One owner describes the quartz chronograph as "baller" and appreciates the lack of sharp edges. On balance, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0033Q Quartz highly for its satisfying build quality and value, fulfilling a desire for a specific aesthetic at an accessible price point.
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