Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0031Q 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 SP0031Q Quartz at true scale

Söhne SP0031Q Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz at true scale

Essentials Quartz

Diameter

40mm

40.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

8.2mm

lowest

8.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$167

lowest

$265

Movement

Seiko VX3K

Seiko 6N52

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
8.2mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47mm
Lug Width
25mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VX3K
Seiko 6N52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$167
$265
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Reviews

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

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0031Q Quartz

Owners widely praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0031Q Quartz for its thin profile, enabled by its quartz movement, and its solid construction with no sharp edges. One owner describes the watch as "baller" and appreciates the acceptable finishing for the price, noting its weighty feel. Another owner highlights that the brand did not simply use a generic quartz movement. However, one source expresses low expectations for Specht & Sohne quality. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0031Q Quartz highly for its value and solid build at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

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.