Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy)vsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0039Q 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.

Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy) at true scale

Alliance 01 (Burgundy)

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0039Q Quartz at true scale

Söhne SP0039Q Quartz

Diameter

40.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44.3mm

Thickness

n/a

9.9mm

Water Resistance

10m

50m

highest

MSRP

$4,180

$165

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko VH60

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
9.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Burgundy
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko VH60
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,180
$165
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Reviews

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

Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy) for its versatile burgundy dial, often noted as pairing well with blue and green, and its unique jumping hour complication with a distinct "whooshing" sound. The 40.5mm cushion case is described as wearable, and the watch is appreciated for its "British" brief and limited UK collaboration status. Some sources note a chronometer-grade Sellita SW200 movement with a JJ01 module. However, the £3,950/$4,000 price point is considered steep by some, particularly given the use of a Sellita movement, and a few owners find Fears' finishing rough for the cost. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy) highly for its innovative jumping hour complication and unique British story at its price.

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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