Casio MQ-24vsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP2655Q Quartz
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Measurements
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MQ-24

Söhne SP2655Q Quartz
Diameter
34.9mm
35mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.8mm
lowest
42mm
Thickness
7.8mm
lowest
8.3mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m
MSRP
$30
lowest
$163
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 generally find the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2655Q Quartz to be an acceptable homage for its price, with one owner calling the quartz chronograph "baller" and well-made with good finishing for the price, noting a weighty feel and no sharp edges. The quartz movement enables a thin profile. However, some owners report a rough, misaligned brush finish and a strap that attracts dust, with one noting the day changes at 10 PM instead of midnight. One owner also experienced shipping delays and undeliverable customer service emails when ordering directly from the brand's website. On balance, owners view the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP2655Q Quartz as a satisfactory purchase given its low price point, with its value being the primary draw.
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