Xeric Retroscope JumpvsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0041Q Quartz

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

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 SP0041Q Quartz at true scale

Söhne SP0041Q Quartz

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

43mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

8.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$299

$165

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VX3K

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
24.6mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Dial and Hands

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VX3K

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$165
Keep your wishlist and collection together in the appExplore the app

Reviews

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

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 SP0041Q Quartz

Owners widely praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0041Q Quartz for its thin profile, a direct benefit of its quartz movement. One owner notes the brand did not simply use a generic quartz caliber, while another finds the chronograph model "baller" for its weighty feel, solid construction, and acceptable finishing for the price. The 38mm case size and 50m water resistance are standard. On balance, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0041Q Quartz highly for its value and wearability, particularly its thinness at the price point.

Similar watches

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price, microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

DiscussionNot started

Also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog: alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.