Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0016 AutomaticvsSeiko DressKX

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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 Specht & Söhne SP0016 Automatic at true scale

Specht & Söhne SP0016 Automatic

Seiko DressKX at true scale

DressKX

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44.6mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

$172

lowest

$315

Movement

Miyota 8215

Seiko 4R36

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44.6mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
Yes
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$172
$315
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Reviews

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

Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0016 Automatic

Owners praise the Specht & Sohne SP0016 Automatic for its excellent build quality and substantial 150g weight, contributing to a quality feel. The watch is noted for its "bling" and includes a zippered case and link removal tool. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne SP0016 Automatic highly for its perceived quality and included accessories.

Seiko DressKX

Owners widely report the Seiko DressKX offers excellent value and a comfortable 22mm bracelet. Accuracy with the 4R36 movement is variable, with most owners experiencing +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though the movement's official tolerance is +/-40 seconds per day. Some owners have noted component failures like bezel issues or misaligned parts, while others praise its accuracy. The Seiko DressKX is seen by some as a less serious tool watch than its predecessor due to the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating, though others prefer its modern features and warranty. Overall, owners rate the Seiko DressKX highly for its value and comfortable bracelet, despite variable accuracy.

From video reviewers

The clean dial and versatile dressy look are praised. The overall thickness and handset are points of contention.