Maen Manhattan 37vsSpecht & Sohne SP0005-V2

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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.

Maen Manhattan 37 at true scale

Manhattan 37

Specht & Sohne SP0005-V2 at true scale

SP0005-V2

Diameter

37mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

9.3mm

lowest

11mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$799

$195

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G100

Miyota 8215

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
9.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
None
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
0h
42 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$195
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Reviews

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

Maen Manhattan 37

Owners widely praise the Maen Manhattan 37 for its visually rich, light-playing dial and refined finishing, with many highlighting its sleek 37mm case and overall value. Some owners find the bracelet's taper appealing and its value impressive, while others note a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp and consider the bracelet cheap compared to competitors. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d and another noting excellent timekeeping. The Maen Manhattan 37 is considered sleek and a great look, though some owners with 6.5-inch wrists find it wears larger than expected due to its 47mm lug-to-lug distance. On balance, owners rate the Maen Manhattan 37 highly for its captivating dial and refined finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The ultra-thin 7.1mm case is a key strength. Reviewers found the finishing excellent and the watch highly wearable.

Specht & Sohne SP0005-V2

Owners widely praise the Specht & Sohne SP0005-V2 for its wearability and attractive appearance, with one owner noting decent finishing on their example. The watch comes with a zippered case and a link removal tool, though some enthusiasts find its "bling" aesthetic potentially off-putting. One owner reported a significant shipping delay and unresponsiveness from the company. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne SP0005-V2 highly for its wearability and attractive appearance at the price point.

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