Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0028 AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Quartz
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Measurements
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Specht & Söhne SP0028 Automatic

Essentials Quartz
Diameter
41mm
40.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
lowest
47mm
Thickness
11mm
8.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$196
lowest
$265
Movement
Miyota 8215
Seiko 6N52
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0028 Automatic as a respectful homage to its inspiration, with one owner noting decent finishing on their example. However, some in the community report inconsistent finishing on models from the brand. One user experienced a lengthy shipping delay and an undeliverable email inquiry when ordering directly from the website. Overall, owners appreciate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0028 Automatic for its design and value as an homage piece, tempered by concerns over brand-wide finishing consistency and potential ordering issues.
Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz for its exceptional value and convenience, highlighting its thin case that easily fits under cuffs. The watch is noted for its high quality and comfort, particularly the titanium variant with a mesh bracelet weighing only 50g and featuring a sapphire crystal and 10 bar water resistance. However, some owners observe that polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating on certain variants may wear off edges over time. The bracelet on the titanium model has smaller center links, creating wider gaps than its steel counterpart. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its value and comfortable, slim wearability.
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