Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0016 AutomaticvsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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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 5 Sports SNXS series at true scale

5 Sports SNXS series

Diameter

40mm

37.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44.7mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

$172

lowest

$415

Movement

Miyota 8215

Seiko 4R36

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
37.4mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44.7mm
Lug Width
25mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
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
$415
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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 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its exceptional value and beautiful sunburst dials, with many appreciating its vintage look and comfortable wearability. Some enthusiasts note its 37.4mm case size and 18mm or 19mm lug width as a positive for smaller wrists, while others find the case too thick or the diameter too small. The stock bracelet and clasp receive consistent criticism for being low-quality, difficult to adjust, and prone to hair-pulling, and some owners report the Hardlex crystal is prone to scratching. Accuracy with the 4R36 movement is a gamble, with reported daily deviations ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds to +/- 20 seconds or more. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning sunburst dials and excellent value, despite common criticisms of the bracelet.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired design and compact case size are praised. The price increase over the previous generation is a point of contention.