Melbourne Watch Company CarltonvsSpecht & Sohne Chrono BR Quartz - White Color

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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.

Melbourne Watch Company Carlton at true scale

Carlton

Specht & Sohne Chrono BR Quartz - White Color at true scale

Chrono BR Quartz - White Color

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

11mm

11mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$294

$189

lowest

Movement

Ronda 5021.D

Seiko VK63

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
27mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5021.D
Seiko VK63
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$294
$189
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Reviews

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Melbourne Watch Company Carlton

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Carlton for its stunning rose gold color, immaculate dial, and excellent fit and finishing, with many appreciating its retro style and comfortable bracelet. The watch is considered good value at around $500 AUD, with its quartz movement offering lower cost and reduced servicing needs. Some owners note the 42mm case wears large, and one reviewer wished this characteristic was less pronounced on the rose gold variant. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Carlton highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived quality at the price point.

Specht & Sohne Chrono BR Quartz - White Color

Owners report mixed experiences with the Specht & Sohne Chrono BR Quartz - White Color, with one owner praising it as a top contender in its price bracket while another cites poor quality and QC. Some owners note rough brushing and a strap that attracts dust. One owner prefers the quartz for its thinness. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Chrono BR Quartz - White Color as a budget-friendly chronograph option, though quality control concerns are noted by some.

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