Casio MQ-24vsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0039Q Quartz

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Casio MQ-24

Ref. MQ-24·MSRP $30

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Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0039Q Quartz

MSRP $165

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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 SP0039Q Quartz

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

34.9mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

38.8mm

lowest

44.3mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

7.8mm

lowest

9.9mm

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

n/a

50m

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$30

lowest

$165

Movement

What drives the hands.

Quartz

Seiko VH60

Spec

MQ-24

Söhne SP0039Q Quartz

Case

7 specs

Diameter

34.9mm

39mm

Thickness

7.8mm

9.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

38.8mm

44.3mm

Lug Width

n/a

24mm

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 VH60

Power Reserve

n/a

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$30

$165

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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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WatchCrunch

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0039Q Quartz

Owners find the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0039Q Quartz satisfactory for its price, with one owner calling the quartz chronograph "baller" and appreciating its weighty feel, solid construction, and acceptable finishing. The quartz movement enables a thin profile, making it practical for those who do not constantly check their watch. However, one owner expressed frustration with the brand's customer service due to shipping delays and bounced emails. On balance, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0039Q Quartz well for its value and practical, thin design.

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