Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0011 QuartzvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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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.

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0011 Quartz at true scale

Söhne SP0011 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz at true scale

Essentials Quartz

Diameter

34mm

34mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

41.5mm

lowest

Thickness

8.6mm

8.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$134

lowest

$315

Movement

Seiko VH31

Seiko 6N42

Case

4 specs
Thickness
8.6mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
Yes
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Seiko 6N42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$134
$315
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Reviews

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

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0011 Quartz

Owners widely praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0011 Quartz for its thin profile, a direct benefit of its Seiko VH31 quartz movement, and its attractive appearance. The watch is considered well-made for its price, with acceptable finishing and no sharp edges, though one owner noted tight bracelet pins. Some users find the "blingy" aesthetic appealing, while others dislike the "Geneva" text on automatic versions or the dust-attracting strap on the quartz model, which also experiences a day change at 10 PM. On balance, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0011 Quartz highly for its thinness and value, satisfying the desire for a specific style at a low price point.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner notes the watch’s attractive grey market price. However, opinions differ on the dial color, with one commenter preferring a black dial over the dark greenish hue. The Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) features quartz reliability and a capped pinion detail. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its wearability and value.