Rolex DatejustvsSpecht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 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.

Rolex Datejust at true scale

Datejust

Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic at true scale

Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic

Diameter

31mm

37mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

55h

highest

42h

MSRP

$9,350

$180

lowest

Movement

2236

Seiko NH35

Case

8 specs
Diameter
31mm
37mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
White Rolesor
Stainless Steel
Finish
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Dial Color
Light Green
n/a
Indices
Index
n/a
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
2236
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
55h
42 hoursh
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,350
$180
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Reviews

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

Rolex Datejust

The Rolex Datejust is widely praised for its versatile style, historical significance, and quality watchmaking, representing a timeless classic with spectacular aesthetic variety. Owners and reviewers highlight its robust elegance and accessibility, noting its ability to transition from casual to formal settings. Some owners find the 36mm size offers more classic and comfortable proportions, while others prefer the 41mm for its larger dial. The fluted bezel with mint or blue dials on a Jubilee bracelet is frequently cited as a highly desirable configuration. However, polished surfaces and smooth bezels can scratch easily. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Datejust highly for its versatile style and robust elegance, making it a timeless classic.

From video reviewers

The Datejust's fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet combination deliver refined aesthetic appeal across multiple configurations, from mint to pink dials. Its 31mm case size achieves surprising wearability for a watch with such deep historical roots, feeling contemporary despite decades of heritage design.

Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic

The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic is praised for its excellent build quality and substantial 150g weight, contributing to a quality feel, and is noted for its super thin profile fitting nicely on smaller wrists. Owners report a textured wine dial and a well-aligned date window, with one noting it fits comfortably on a 6.75-inch wrist without feeling heavy. The watch's actual appearance differs from renders, with a flatter profile and polished bevels rather than expected slimmer, more pronounced ones, and the use of a 28.5mm dial may accommodate modders. One owner described a negative customer service experience with a failure to ship and an undeliverable customer service email. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic highly for its build quality and comfortable, thin profile on the wrist.

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