Maen Manhattan 37vsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0017-V2 Automatic

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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 Söhne SP0017-V2 Automatic at true scale

Söhne SP0017-V2 Automatic

Diameter

37mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

9.3mm

lowest

11mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$799

$184

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G100

Miyota 8215

Case

5 specs
Thickness
9.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
n/a
24mm
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
$184
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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 Söhne SP0017-V2 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0017-V2 Automatic for its green dial's light-catching qualities and overall appealing wearability. One owner notes decent finishing on their example, though acknowledges reports of inconsistent finishing across the brand's models. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0017-V2 Automatic highly for its attractive dial and wearability at the price point.

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