Casio MQ-24vsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP2655Q 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 SP2655Q Quartz at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
34.9mm
35mm
Thickness
7.8mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.8mm
42mm
Lug Width
n/a
25mm
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 VH31
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$30
$163
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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 SP2655Q Quartz

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.