Xeric Retroscope JumpvsSpecht & 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.

Xeric Retroscope Jump at true scale

Retroscope Jump

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0017-V2 Automatic at true scale

Söhne SP0017-V2 Automatic

Diameter

39mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

45mm

Thickness

13mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$299

$184

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Miyota 8215

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 8215
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
42 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$184
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Reviews

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Xeric Retroscope Jump

Owners widely praise the Xeric Retroscope Jump's unique design, calling it a fun and impressive engineering achievement with an appealing dial and aesthetic. The jump-hour display is described as a "secret portal" and a noticeable conversation starter, with red accents complementing the dial well, and the watch is noted to wear well. Some owners flag the watch's thickness, with one noting it's 13mm and limits wearability, although another states it is not obnoxiously so. Legibility is not great, but the dial and face design are considered the selling points, and the jump hour display glides counterclockwise rather than snapping back. Overall, owners find the Xeric Retroscope Jump to be an enjoyable, distinctive piece that stands out due to its unique design and aesthetic.

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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