Casio MQ-24vsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0040Q Quartz

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Casio MQ-24

Ref. MQ-24·MSRP $30

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Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0040Q Quartz

MSRP $105

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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.

MQ-24

Söhne SP0040Q Quartz

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

34.9mm

25mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

38.8mm

29mm

lowest

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

7.8mm

lowest

10mm

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

n/a

50m

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$30

lowest

$105

Movement

What drives the hands.

Quartz

Seiko VH31

Spec

MQ-24

Söhne SP0040Q Quartz

Case

7 specs

Diameter

34.9mm

25mm

Thickness

7.8mm

10mm

Lug-to-Lug

38.8mm

29mm

Lug Width

n/a

20mm

Material

Resin

Stainless Steel

Finish

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Acrylic

Sapphire

AR Coating

n/a

Dial Color

Black

n/a

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

n/a

Seiko VH31

Power Reserve

n/a

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$30

$105

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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.

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Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0040Q Quartz

The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0040Q Quartz is praised by owners for its weighty, well-made feel with no sharp edges and acceptable finishing for the price. Its quartz movement contributes to a thin profile, and the watch is noted for its "bling" and inclusion of a zippered case and link removal tool. On balance, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0040Q Quartz highly for its satisfying build quality and aesthetic at the price point.

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