Casio MTP-VD01vsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0041Q 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 MTP-VD01 at true scale

MTP-VD01

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0041Q Quartz at true scale

Söhne SP0041Q Quartz

Diameter

45mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

43mm

lowest

Thickness

10.3mm

8.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$55

lowest

$165

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VX3K

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
10.3mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
43mm
Lug Width
n/a
24.6mm
Material
n/a
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
No
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
n/a
Lume
None
Dial and Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VX3K
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$55
$165
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Casio MTP-VD01

Owners widely praise the Casio MTP-VD01 for its exceptional value, with many stating it looks and feels worth significantly more than its low price point. Reviewers note its clean aesthetic and attractive dials, with one owner comparing its blue dial to a more expensive brand. Some owners find the dial legibility challenging due to hand and marker blending. The original rubber strap and a NATO strap were both found to be uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the Casio MTP-VD01 highly for its impressive aesthetic and value proposition.

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0041Q Quartz

Owners widely praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0041Q Quartz for its thin profile, a direct benefit of its quartz movement. One owner notes the brand did not simply use a generic quartz caliber, while another finds the chronograph model "baller" for its weighty feel, solid construction, and acceptable finishing for the price. The 38mm case size and 50m water resistance are standard. On balance, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0041Q Quartz highly for its value and wearability, particularly its thinness at the price point.