Xeric Retroscope JumpvsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0017-V2 Automatic
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Measurements
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Retroscope Jump

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 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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